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  Thornton Earns Hard-Fought Second Career Pittsburgher at PPMS

  IMPERIAL, PA (September 30, 2023) - Ricky Thornton Jr. survived a back-and-forth battle between himself and Jonathan Davenport to earn his second career Pittsburgher win in the last three years on Saturday night at Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway. Thornton took home $30,000 of the $100,000 feature purse held before a large crowd of spectators for first-year promoter Blair Kress Jr. Devin Moran rallied from seventh in the closing laps to secure the fourth spot and final spot in the Big River Steel Chase to the Championship Presented by ARP. Tim McCreadie came from eighth to finish in third. Hudson O'Neal earned the Todd Steel Buildings Hard Charger of the Race finishing in fourth after starting 16th on the grid. Earl Pearson Jr. rounded out the top five drivers. Michael Norris grabbed the lead at the start of the 75-lap main event and would lead the first 13 circuits until the front gate leading to and from the grandstands to the pit area was clipped by Norris. The incident would bring out the first caution of the race. After the race restart Thornton would grab the lead for the first time in the race on lap 14. Thornton would hold the point until lap 37 when Davenport passed him for the race lead. Davenport was opening up his lead until a caution appeared with 47 laps scored. Thornton was slowly reeling in Davenport as the two raced through heavy traffic. The two would then go back-and-forth for the lead in a thrilling race for the top spot until Davenport clipped the wall in turn two damaging the right rear of his car. Davenport, who seeking his first career win in the Pittsburgher would fade to eighth at the finish despite leading a race-high 34 laps. After getting by Davenport, Moran would run in the second spot for the final three laps of the race - trailing Thornton by 2.215 seconds at the finish. Thornton's win was his 23rd this year on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tour and his 34th overall victory of 2023. "He [Davenport] was way better than I was. On the restarts I had to get back by Brandon [Overton] and I pretty much held it on the floor after that. I have got to thank Clements for building an awesome motor here it held up for the final 60 laps flat on the floor. I guess I wanted it a little bit more. He [Davenport] was starting to get tight on entry and I just started to move my line around a little bit. That was the first time I think I have ever gotten a 10 to go signal so I thought it was a five to go. I drove a lot harder after that, but this team never gives up. It was definitely some hard racing," said the winner who collected his seventh series win in nine starts in September. Moran battled with McCreadie to the very end to lock up the fourth spot heading to Eldora. Brandon Overton would slow with mechanical issues on lap 54 yielding the fourth spot after running as high as second in the race. "This is always such a long race, because it's a big track," said the runner-up whose father Donnie won the race twice during his career. "The top got really, really good on both ends. It was definitely not the way we wanted to make it there at the end with Brandon breaking, he was really good too. We put ourselves in position and my crew just worked their tails off all year, and especially in the last two months, kudos to them for preparing me such a great racecar and coming up with these podium finishes." McCreadie, the two-time and defending Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion rounded out the Big River Steel Podium in third. "I got the car a little too tight in the center where I couldn't rotate good enough which I haven't been able to do most of the season. It was probably the wrong time to do it. We should have kept it in the same vicinity as we were in the heat. We feel a lot better than we did a few months ago. Now we can concentrate on winning at Eldora in a few weeks." The winner's Todd and Vickie Burns-owned, SSI Motorsports, Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by Big River Steel, Coltman Farms, Hoker Trucking, Dyno One, Inc., Sub-Surface of Indiana, West Side Tractor Sales Company, D&E Outside Services, Certified Inspection Service Company, Inc., Midwest Sheet Metal, Excel Floor Covering, Murty Farms, Sunoco Race Fuels, and Bilstein Shocks. Completing the top ten were Max Blair, Alex Ferree, Jonathan Davenport, Brandon Overton, and Mason Zeigler. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary 35th Annual Pittsburgher Presented by Big River Steel Saturday, September 30, 2023 Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway | Imperial, PA Allstar Performance Time Trials Fast Time Group A: Michael Norris | 19.388 seconds (overall) Fast Time Group B: Ricky Thornton, Jr. | 19.259 seconds Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 10M-Michael Norris[1]; 2. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[5]; 3. 11H-Keith Jackson[2]; 4. 2T-Kyle Lee[3]; 5. 25Z-Mason Zeigler[8]; 6. 48-Colton Flinner[4]; 7. 1Z-Logan Zarin[6]; 8. 58-Garrett Alberson[7]; 9. 01-Ron Hall[9]; 10. 94-AJ Campbell[10] Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 76-Brandon Overton[1]; 2. 99-Devin Moran[2]; 3. 10-Garrett Smith[4]; 4. 66C-Matt Cosner[6]; 5. 7-Ross Robinson[5]; 6. 89-Logan Roberson[3]; 7. 66-Justin Kann[8]; 8. 8S-Tommy Schirnhofer Jr[7]; 9. 27T-Tony White[9] Simpson Race Products Heat Race #3 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[1]; 2. 39-Tim McCreadie[4]; 3. 11-Spencer Hughes[3]; 4. 1C-Alex Ferree[2]; 5. 69-Jon Hodgkiss[6]; 6. 4-Gary Stuhler[7]; 7. 7T-Drake Troutman[5]; 8. 32J-Shaun Jones[8]; 9. 55C-Chris Schneider[9] AP1 Insurance Heat Race #4 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1]; 2. 18D-Daulton Wilson[4]; 3. 1T-Tyler Erb[6]; 4. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[2]; 5. 111B-Max Blair[5]; 6. 99B-Boom Briggs[7]; 7. J4-John Garvin Jr[3]; 8. 21-Chad Myers[8]; 9. EZ1-Ron Fink[9] Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 25Z-Mason Zeigler[1]; 2. 58-Garrett Alberson[7]; 3. 48-Colton Flinner[3]; 4. 66-Justin Kann[6]; 5. 8S-Tommy Schirnhofer Jr[8]; 6. 1Z-Logan Zarin[5]; 7. 89-Logan Roberson[4]; 8. 27T-Tony White[10]; 9. 01-Ron Hall[9]; 10. 7-Ross Robinson[2]; 11. 94-AJ Campbell[11] UNOH B-Main Race #2 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 111B-Max Blair[2]; 2. 7T-Drake Troutman[5]; 3. 4-Gary Stuhler[3]; 4. J4-John Garvin Jr[6]; 5. 99B-Boom Briggs[4]; 6. 32J-Shaun Jones[7]; 7. 69-Jon Hodgkiss[1]; 8. 21-Chad Myers[8]; 9. EZ1-Ron Fink[10]; 10. 55C-Chris Schneider[9] 35th Annual Pittsburgher Presented by Big River Steel Feature Finish (75 Laps): Race Statistics Entrants: 37 Terminal Maintenance & Construction Pole Sitter: Michael Norris Lap Leaders: Michael Norris (Laps 1-13); Ricky Thornton, Jr. (Laps 14-36); Jonathan Davenport (Laps 37-69); Ricky Thornton, Jr. (Lap 70); Jonathan Davenport (Lap 71); Ricky Thornton, Jr. (Laps 72-75) Wieland Feature Winner: Ricky Thornton, Jr. Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Feature Winner: Ricky Thornton, Jr. Brandon Ford TV Challenge Feature Winner: n/a Margin of Victory: 2.215 seconds Gorsuch Performance Solutions Cautions: Gary Stuhler, Matt Cosner, Boom Briggs (Initial Start); Front Gate Opens (Lap 13); Tyler Erb (Lap 37); Max Blair (Lap 41); Max Blair (Lap 42); Debris (Lap 47); Front Gate Opens (Lap 47); Brandon Overton (Lap 54); Debris (Lap 72) Series Provisionals: Ross Robinson; Boom Briggs Fast Time Provisional: n/a Series Emergency Provisionals: n/a Track Provisional: n/a Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Ricky Thornton, Jr., Devin Moran, Tim McCreadie Penske Shocks Top 5: Ricky Thornton, Jr., Devin Moran, Tim McCreadie, Hudson O'Neal, Earl Pearson, Jr. Todd Steel Buildings Hard Charger of the Race: Hudson O'Neal (Advanced 12 Positions) Wilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Alex Ferree Deatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Keith Jackson Earnhardt Technologies Most Laps Led: Jonathan Davenport (34 Laps) Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Ricky Thornton, Jr. Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Ricky Thornton, Jr. O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Max Blair Etchberger Trucking Fastest Lap of the Race: Michael Norris (Lap 2 - 18.920 seconds) MD3 Tough Break of the Race: Jonathan Davenport Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Anthony Burroughs (Ricky Thornton, Jr.) ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Clements Race Engines Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Longhorn Chassis Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Ricky Thornton, Jr. (19.695 seconds) Time of Race: 63 minutes 22 seconds The Big River Steel Chase for the Championship Presented by ARP Point Standings:   About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners   2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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  BRODY ROA TAKES SECOND IN GLENN HOWARD CLASSIC - MOHAVE VALLEY UP NEXT ON OCTOBER 14th

  (Cypress, CA, September 29, 2023) For fans attending races in the USAC/CRA series in 2023, there has only been one place to see driver Brody Roa. That is, at or near the head of the pack. The Garden Grove, California-based star was there once again when he placed second in the Glenn Howard Classic before an enthusiastic crowd at Perris Auto Speedway. 380284833_6596280897074923_8171914769262978975_n.jpg Brody Roa qualifying at Perris Auto Speedway on September 23rd. Doug Allen photo. Roa, driving the Tom and Christy Dunkel-owned Inland Rigging #17R, was one of 24 series cars to show up for the next to last sprint car race at the famous track in 2023. Amidst the best season of his career, the veteran driver entered the night with a bulging 151-point advantage in the championship standings. By the time the program ended, he drove home with a still comfortable 142-point lead with only four races remaining on the schedule. When time trials were over, the scoresheet showed Roa as the fifth fastest qualifier with a time of 16.872. Much to the chagrin of the competition, that meant that if the "Pride of Garden Grove" placed in the first four positions in his heat race, he would more than likely be on the front row for the main event. With the way his season has gone so far, that seemed like a "slam dunk." However, things do not always go as planned or expected. Roa confidently entered the 10-lap heat race in the fifth position on the inside of row three. He quickly raced into the top four and his starting position on the front row seemed assured. But the odds suddenly tilted against him when he bicycled his pristine white car in turn two. It looked like the car was going to go over, but Roa saved it from flipping. Unfortunately, a yellow flag due to the aeronautics meant that he would have to restart at the back. When the heat race resumed, Roa immediately went on the attack and began passing cars. He needed to get by four of them. He got past three and was closing on the fourth one but ran out of time when the checkered flag came down. That meant instead of starting on the front row of the main, he had to begin on the outside of the fourth row in eighth. Roa put the moves on when the main began and advanced forward. He fought and clawed his way all the way up to second and that is where he finished. One can only speculate on what may have been if the bicycle had not happened in the heat race. Roa is having one of the best-ever seasons in the 24-year history of USAC/CRA. In the 14 races in the series this year, the likable driver has finished first or second 12 times with eight wins and four second-place efforts. Combining those with a fifth-place finish at Perris in April, he has only placed out of the top five once. Roa's next appearance with USAC/CRA will come on October 14th when the series goes to Arizona's Mohave Valley Raceway for the third and final time of the year. The Inland Rigging drivers and cars have this weekend off. Next week Tommy Dunkel and his #17A will return to action for the final USAC West Coast Series points race of 2023 at the Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield. Details to follow in next week's release. Fans can pick up a 2023 Inland Rigging Racing Team shirt from the crew after the races or online brodyroa.com. 346796104_1206749826660886_1723353253831807847_n.jpg As always, Brody Roa would be more than happy to jump in a race car on his weekends off from the #17R. His entire schedule is printed below. If anybody wishes to contact him about open dates, they can do so at 714-932-7994 or mailto:brodyroa91@gmail.com The team wants to thank the following sponsors for making the 2023 season possible. Inland Rigging, Dunkel Farms, United Asset Sales, Osborne Speed & Machine, "Biker" Bruce Fischer, ALR Virtual Services, Burris Racing, Caltrol, Jambo Barbeque Pits, Competition Suspension, K-1 Race Gear, Molecule, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. Brody Roa's 2023 Schedule and Race Results January 27 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main January 28 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main February 25 Kern County Raceway Park USAC West Coast Sprint Cars Rained Out March 3 Central Arizona Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 4 Central Arizona Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 11 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp 17th A Main March 18 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main March 24 Kings Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 25 Thunderbowl Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out April 1 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main April 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 5th A Main April 22 Kings Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main April 29 Kern County Raceway Park USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 20 Thunderbowl Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main May 27 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main June 10 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main June 24 Bakersfield Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main July 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main August 12 Santa Maria Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Canceled August 19 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out September 7 Devils Bowl Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars 6th A Main September 8 Texarkana 67 Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars Rained Out September 9 Texarkana 67 Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars 14th A Main September 23 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main October 14 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars October 20 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp October 21 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp November 3 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 4 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 11 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Tom Dunkel's 2023 Racing Results January 12 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals Prelim. Night 12th C Main March 11 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp 16th A Main April 1 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th B Main April 8 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main May 13 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars 11th A Main June 17 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars 19th A Main June 24 Bakersfield Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main July 8 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main July 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main August 19 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out September 2 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main September 16 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars 8th A Main @inlandrigging, @dunkelfarms @roygamityanauctioneer @burris_racing_usa @mikeburrisoc @csishocks @theoriginalloosebruce @alrvirtualservices @k1racegear @moleculesports @rodendsupply @baldwinfilters @ngkracing @originalngksparkplugs @usacnation @usac_cra @perrisautospeedway @b_roa91 @tai_xoxo_roa @zacboz35 @joegibb83, @caltrolinc @narc410 @drivenracingoil This release was produced by Scott Daloisio Sports (909) 226-7768 mailto:sdaloisiosports@gmail.com

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  EDDIE TAFOYA JR. BACK AT PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY THIS SATURDAY NIGHT

  (Chino, CA, September 22, 2023) The 2018 Perris Auto Speedway Young Gun Sprint Car champion and 2019 USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year, Eddie Tafoya Jr., will be back on his old stomping grounds, Perris Auto Speedway, for the Glenn Howard Classic this Saturday night. It will be his first race back in So Cal since April. He will be staying on the home front to finish out the last five races in the USAC/CRA Series. Last offseason Tafoya, who lives in Chino Hills, California, announced his intention to spend much of the season competing in the toughest traditional sprint car series in the world, the USAC National Sprint Cars. That is just what he did. Following his original plans, he started the year in Florida and contested 20 races with the national group. Six other races were rained out and he ran two open shows. In addition, he contested three USAC/CRA races earlier in the year. Hitting so many new tracks, Tafoya was on what seemed like foreign soil. Yet, for the most part, he did not ask a lot of questions. "I mean, I don't really ask too many questions too often," Tafoya said. "I try to listen to people. I don't really go out of my way to ask questions. We just try to figure it out. I think that is a good way for me to learn. Just trying things. I have to figure out how to do these things and not have someone helping me all of the time and spoon-feeding me. It feels good when you get in the main and you know that you and your guys did it all by yourselves." Tafoya did not cherry-pick the easy races with the National Series for his 2023 schedule. In fact, it was quite the opposite. He opted in for races at Tony Stewart's Eldora Speedway, Iowa's Knoxville Raceway, the grueling Indiana Sprint Week, and Kokomo's Smackdown. Those tracks accounted for 14 of his 20 starts back there. They are some of the fastest, most competitive tracks in the country and they draw the toughest drivers. That level of competition can be very tough in more ways than one. Bent parts and broken pieces are one of the hazards of the game. However, the smooth-driving Tafoya managed to steer clear of the mayhem. That is a huge benefit to any racing program and a team's finances, too. "Knock on wood, so far, we have hurt one radius rod and one drag link, that was it," Tafoya said. "That was on the same night during Sprint Week. We have been pretty fortunate to keep our wheels clean this year. Last year or the year before we picked up a lot of speed and had some big crashes and wrecked our stuff. That kind of set us back for a couple months trying to figure things out and get the ball rolling again. When you can show up every night and keep driving it (without damage), it definitely benefits you in the long run." "I feel pretty good," Tafoya answered when asked if he was happy with the way things went on the national tour. "The nights I was good, I had bad luck or adversity. You know, I pulled a bad pill or we barely missed transfers. At Texarkana, I qualified 17th. Three-tenths would have put me in eighth place I think it was. Things like that. When you are competing at that level, things just kind of have to fall in place." In addition to the tracks Tafoya had competed on in the past, he was on some new ones this year. He thinks going to tracks he had never been to before helps. "I would say it helps with experience," he explained. "You see a lot of different stuff. When you come back to places you do know and there is something different, you can lean on your notebook and your memory bank. Maybe you have seen something like that before and can adjust for it." Tafoya closed out the USAC National Series portion of his season with races at the Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, and Texarkana 67 Raceway in Arkansas two weeks ago. He qualified for both main events through the heat races. At Devil's Bowl, he placed second in his heat. He started 22nd in the main on the big, fast track and drove forward to 18th. The first Texarkana race was rained out, but in the finale, he finished fourth in his heat and 20th in the main. For fans who want to see Tafoya and the other USAC/CRA stars in action on Saturday, the spectator gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with racing at 7:00. Adult tickets are $30.00. For fans 65 years of age and older, it is $25.00. For kids six to 12 it is just $5.00 and children five and under are admitted free. The fairgrounds charge $10.00 for parking. Advance tickets are available until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday night. They can be purchased online at tix.com or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For fans who do not wish to buy advance tickets, there will be plenty of tickets for everyone at the ticket window on Saturday. Perris Auto Speedway is conveniently located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds (home of the Southern California Fair), one hour east of Los Angeles and one hour North of San Diego. To get to the track, take the 215 freeway, exit on the Ramona Expressway, and go three miles east to the fairgrounds. For directions online, the address to enter is: 18700 Lake Perris Drive and the zip code is 92571. The Specialty Fasteners #51T team is always exploring corporate partnership opportunities. If you or your company would like to be a partner with the hard-working sprint car squad, please contact Eddie Tafoya Jr. via phone at (909) 393-3999 or by e-mail at mailto:teamtafoya@aol.com. He will be happy to talk to you and lay out the team's plans. Tafoya's great-looking shirts and hoodies are available online at www.specialty-fasteners.com. Tafoya has a great YouTube channel at the following link https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1hrmC5L80EU. Fans can follow Tafoya on Instagram @eddietafoya51. Tafoya and the #51T team would like to thank Specialty Fasteners, DRC Chassis, Ryder Racing Engines, Simpson Safety Products, Bell, Benic Enterprises, BR Motorsports, PSC Powder Coating, Magik Graphics, Gasper Transportation, Owen's Insurance Services, and Weld Wheels for supporting its racing program. Eddie Tafoya Jr. 2023 USAC National Sprint Car Series Schedule February 13 Volusia Speedway Park Barberville, Florida DNS February 14 Volusia Speedway Park Barberville, Florida 13th A Main February 16 Bubba Raceway Park Ocala, Florida 8th B Main February 17 Bubba Raceway Park Ocala, Florida Rained Out February 18 Bubba Raceway Park Ocala, Florida 21st A Main March 3 Central Arizona Raceway Case Grande, Arizona Rained Out March 4 Central Arizona Raceway Case Grande, Arizona Rained Out March 18 Perris Auto Speedway Perris, California 9th A Main April 1 Mohave Valley Raceway Mohave Valley, AZ 12th A Main April 15 Perris Auto Speedway Perris, California 8th A Main April 27 Rocket Raceway Park Petty, Texas Rained Out April 28 Devil's Bowl Speedway Mesquite, Texas Rained Out April 29 Devil's Bowl Speedway Mesquite, Texas Rained Out April 29 I-70 Motorsports Park Odessa, Missouri 7th A Main May 5 Eldora Speedway Rossburg, Ohio 19th A Main May 6 Eldora Speedway Rossburg, Ohio 20th A Main June 2 Knoxville Raceway Knoxville, Iowa Rained Out June 3 Knoxville Raceway Knoxville, Iowa 12th B Main July 21 Gas City I69 Speedway Gas City, Indiana 15th C Main July 22 Kokomo Speedway Kokomo, Indiana 10th C Main July 23 Lawrenceburg Speedway Lawrenceburg, Indiana 10th B Main July 24 Circle City Raceway Indianapolis, Indiana 11th B Main July 26 Terre Haute Action Track Terre Haute, Indiana 19th A Main July 27 Lincoln Park Speedway Putnamville, Indiana 18th A Main July 28 Bloomington Speedway Bloomington, Indiana 19th A Main July 29 Paragon Speedway Paragon, Indiana 20th A Main August 24 Kokomo Speedway Kokomo, Indiana 6th C Main August 25 Kokomo Speedway Kokomo, Indiana 5th C Main August 26 Kokomo Speedway Kokomo, Indiana 4th C Main September 7 Devil's Bowl Speedway Mesquite, Texas 18th A Main September 8 Texarkana 67 Speedway Texarkana, Arkansas Rained Out September 9 Texarkana 67 Speedway Texarkana, Arkansas 20th A Main This release was produced by Scott Daloisio. 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  Mike Marlar Captures C.J. Rayburn Memorial Friday Night at Brownstown

  BROWNSTOWN, IN (September 22, 2023) - Mike Marlar and the late C.J. Rayburn were long time friends and on Friday Night he paid the best tribute he could to one of his racing mentors - winning the 40-lap 2nd Annual C.J. Rayburn Memorial at Brownstown Speedway. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned event drew 45 cars to the historic Southern Indiana venue. Marlar grabbed the lead from Nick Hoffman on lap nine when Hoffman slipped off the frontstretch. Marlar then went on to take the $10,000 victory ahead of Ricky Thornton Jr., Devin Moran, Jonathan Davenport, and Hoffman. The race went green to checkers without any caution flags. Hoffman jumped to the lead at the start of the race and held the top spot for the first eight circuits until he got off the track on the frontstretch allowing Marlar to take over. Hoffman held the second spot behind Marlar for several laps with Brandon Overton, Thornton, and Moran all in the hunt. Thornton outdueled Overton moving to third and then passed Hoffman for second. Thornton then caught Marlar bringing Moran and later Davenport into the fray. At one point the top four were separated by mere seconds as Marlar would fight off challenges for the win - the 21st Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory of his career. Marlar's third win this season with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series was arguably the most emotional of his racing career. "I will try to keep it together, C.J.'s special to us and when he passed away, I took it as hard as when my granddad or anybody. I fought hard there, I didn't have the best car, but he [C.J.] was up there helping me out. I was just making it happen. I am just glad that C.J.'s family and all of these supporters of Brownstown Speedway were here. He [C.J.] means so much to all of us and we hated to lose him, but nobody ever lived as good as he did. So, I just really miss him, and miss him everyday honestly and I was glad to get this race won. It's definitely one of the biggest ones for sure." Thornton looking for his series-leading 21st win of the season pulled alongside Marlar on several occasions but settled for second. "He [Marlar] was good we had a couple of shots and just got ran off the racetrack. But we'll try again tomorrow congrats to him [Marlar] he had a really good car. I was watching him at the beginning, and he could just fire off better than any of us. But I felt like in the longer race our race will be pretty good tomorrow, overall, the track was pretty good I am glad they did something to it." Moran, who was in the thick of things in the waning laps rounded out the Big River Steel Podium in third. "They finally widened the track out enough and you could get on the bottom. The track was really good. We could race all over it. Congrats to Mikey I know him and C.J. were pretty tight, so it was cool to see him win." The winner's Ronnie Delk-owned Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by Can-Am Auto Salvage, Delk Equipment, Petroff Towing, Bilstein Shocks, Paulson-Stussy Construction, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Midwest Sheet Metal, Capital Race Decals, Delk-Marlar Racing Development. Completing the top ten were Brandon Overton, Tim McCreadie, Jason Jameson, Josh Rice, and Daulton Wilson. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary 2nd Annual CJ Rayburn Memorial Friday, September 22, 2023 Brownstown Speedway | Brownstown, IN Allstar Performance Time Trials Fast Time Group A: Brandon Overton | 13.465 seconds (overall) Fast Time Group B: Nick Hoffman | 13.990 seconds Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 76-Brandon Overton[1]; 2. 11R-Josh Rice[3]; 3. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[5]; 4. 97-Michael Chilton[6]; 5. 96V-Tanner English[4]; 6. 10-Garrett Smith[2]; 7. 29J-Jordan Wever[8]; 8. 23-Cory Hedgecock[7]; 9. 76M-Shelby Miles[9]; 10. 18B-Chase Burda[10]; 11. 33M-Dallas Miller[12]; 12. 14-Quentin White[11] Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[1]; 2. 39-Tim McCreadie[2]; 3. 12-Jason Jameson[3]; 4. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[4]; 5. 15-James Rice[5]; 6. 11-Spencer Hughes[7]; 7. 1T-Tyler Erb[6]; 8. 42-Terry Casey[8]; 9. 68-Adam Stricker[9]; 10. 22-Skyller Lewis[11]; 11. 93-Zak Blackwood[10] Simpson Race Products Heat Race #3 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 9H-Nick Hoffman[1]; 2. 99-Devin Moran[3]; 3. 58-Garrett Alberson[2]; 4. 111B-Max Blair[4]; 5. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[5]; 6. 88-Greg Johnson[6]; 7. 24-Jared Bailey[8]; 8. 13W-David Webb[7]; 9. 71R-Rod Conley[9]; 10. 23K-Keegan Cox[10]; 11. 11J-Jarod Fleetwood[11] AP1 Insurance Heat Race #4 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 157-Mike Marlar[1]; 2. 49-Jonathan Davenport[3]; 3. 18D-Daulton Wilson[2]; 4. 7-Ross Robinson[4]; 5. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[6]; 6. 32-Chad Stapleton[5]; 7. 18-Trevor Landrum[7]; 8. 1CJ-Justin Shaw[11]; 9. 1G-Devin Gilpin[9]; 10. 99B-Boom Briggs[8]; 11. 28S-Jeffrey Shackelford[10] Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 15-James Rice[2]; 2. 11-Spencer Hughes[4]; 3. 96V-Tanner English[1]; 4. 1T-Tyler Erb[6]; 5. 29J-Jordan Wever[5]; 6. 10-Garrett Smith[3]; 7. 68-Adam Stricker[10]; 8. 76M-Shelby Miles[9]; 9. 22-Skyller Lewis[12]; 10. 93-Zak Blackwood[14]; 11. 18B-Chase Burda[11]; 12. 33M-Dallas Miller[13]; 13. 14-Quentin White[15]; 14. 23-Cory Hedgecock[7]; 15. 42-Terry Casey[8] UNOH B-Main Race #2 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[2]; 2. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[1]; 3. 32-Chad Stapleton[4]; 4. 1CJ-Justin Shaw[8]; 5. 88-Greg Johnson[3]; 6. 24-Jared Bailey[5]; 7. 18-Trevor Landrum[6]; 8. 71R-Rod Conley[9]; 9. 23K-Keegan Cox[11]; 10. 99B-Boom Briggs[12]; 11. 11J-Jarod Fleetwood[13]; 12. 28S-Jeffrey Shackelford[14]; 13. (DNS) 13W-David Webb; 14. (DNS) 1G-Devin Gilpin 2nd Annual CJ Rayburn Memorial Feature Finish (40 Laps): Race Statistics Entrants: 45 Terminal Maintenance & Construction Pole Sitter: Brandon Overton Lap Leaders: Nick Hoffman (Laps 1-8); Mike Marlar (Laps 9-40) Wieland Feature Winner: Mike Marlar Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Feature Winner: n/a Brandon Ford TV Challenge Feature Winner: n/a Margin of Victory: 0.803 seconds Gorsuch Performance Solutions Cautions: n/a Series Provisionals: Tyler Erb; Boom Briggs Fast Time Provisional: n/a Series Emergency Provisionals: n/a Track Provisional: Skyller Lewis Brownstown Hall of Fame Race Provisional: Devin Gilpin Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Mike Marlar, Ricky Thornton, Jr., Devin Moran Penske Shocks Top 5: Mike Marlar, Ricky Thornton, Jr., Devin Moran, Jonathan Davenport, Nick Hoffman Todd Steel Buildings Hard Charger of the Race: Hudson O'Neal (Advanced 7 Positions) Wilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Tim McCreadie Deatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Garrett Alberson Earnhardt Technologies Most Laps Led: Mike Marlar (32 Laps) Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Ricky Thornton, Jr. Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Ricky Thornton, Jr. O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Max Blair Etchberger Trucking Fastest Lap of the Race: Nick Hoffman (Lap 2 - 14.480 seconds) MD3 Tough Break of the Race: Boom Briggs Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Josh Davis (Mike Marlar) ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Clements Race Engines Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Longhorn Chassis Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Hudson O'Neal (13.244 seconds) Time of Race: 10 minutes 39 seconds The Big River Steel Chase for the Championship Presented by ARP Point Standings:   About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. 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  Wells rallies for Late Model feature victory in Night One of Lucas Oil Speedway's Fall Brawl

  WHEATLAND, MO. (Sept. 22, 2023) - Justin Wells patiently waited before making a bold pass for the lead on lap 24 and pulled away from there to earn the State Tech Hermitage Lumber Late Model feature on Night One of the Fall Brawl Presented by SMC. Wells, of Aurora, earned $2,000 for his 11th feature win of 2023 at Lucas Oil Speedway. He will take aim for the $4,000 prize in Saturday's finale, a program that has been moved to a 1 p.m. start due to a forecast of rain in the evening. Grandstand gates open at noon. In the Springfield Mechanical Services Inc. POWRi Pure Stock Shootout, Mason Beck captured the feature win to take home $500. The payout on Saturday night for the SMSI Power Stock Shootout will be $1,500 to win. Also earning feature triumphs on Friday were Brandon Jordan (Show-Me Vintage Racers Series) and Matthew Hirst (the American Iron Racing Series). While Wells trailed until late in Friday's 30-lapper, he wound up living up his his billing as the man to beat after capturing the Hermitage Lumber Late Model track championship in the Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series. Wells said he looks forward to chasing double the money on Saturday and isn't worried about different track conditions that could develop from a day-time race. "They always provide a good track," Wells said. "There was two or three grooves out there tonight. Johnny (Fennewald) and the 81 (Jimmy Dowell), we were three-wide for the lead. No matter what you get thrown at you, it's always pretty good. I'm excited for tomorrow." Dowell beat fellow front-row starter Fennewald to the lead on lap one and set a quick pace, opening a 1.4-second lead after five laps with Wells trailing in third. Fennewald started to cut into the margin as the leaders found lapped traffic and was just two car lengths behind by lap nine when the first caution flew. Dowell repelled Fennewald's bid for the lead on the restart and was able to regain a one-second margin by lap 16 when another caution appeared. This time the restart went Fennewald's way as he surged to the lead in turn two and Wells followed him past Dowell down the backstretch. That set it up for a Fennewald-Wells battle the rest of the way. Wells made a bold dive into the low portion of turn four to take the top spot on lap 24. Wells said it was go-time. "I think Johnny and I was both hanging back there just a little bit because the track was gonna keep the speed or maybe pick up," Wells said. "I got the chance on that caution and then Johnny kind of squeezed me there and got me in the wall. "I thought, you know what, we're gonna man up and get this done and that's what I done." Wells drove away from there for a 3.5-second win over Fennewald. Tucker Cox rallied for third with JC Morton fourth and Larry Jones fifth. Dowell faded to sixth. Early start on Saturday: The Saturday portion of the Fall Brawl has been moved to earlier in the day due to a forecast of rain and possible severe weather starting early in the evening. Pit gates will open at 11 a.m. Saturday with grandstands at noon, hot laps at 12:30 p.m. and racing at 1. Beck takes SMSI Pure Stock Shootout: Mason Beck of Urbana led all 20 laps and held off Mark Simon of Buffalo for the SMSI POWRi Pure Stock Shootout win on opening night, taking home the $500 first prize. "This is my car that was my dad's old car," Beck said. "He and my uncle built it back in the '90s. I figured we'd bust it out one weekend. It's still good, but barely good enough. "Simon was good. He was there the whole time. We've raced all year in the (USRA) Stock Cars together. I knew the only way he was gonna beat me was to go above me and I wasn't gonna get off those tires" on the low side. Beck led the way from his pole-position starting spot and had a 1.1-second lead in the early going, but Simon closed in on his bumper by lap six. By the midpoint on lap 10, Bobby Brown was a close third with Robert High and Robert White rounding out the top five - all separated by a second. The leaders caught lapped traffic on lap 13 with Beck able to stave off a Simon bid for the lead off turn two. Beck hung onto the lead until finally clearing lapped traffic coming to the white flag and he took it to the checkered by two car lengths over Simon for his 14th overall victory of the season. White wound up third with High fourth and Darin Porter fifth in a race that ran caution-free after an opening-lap yellow led to a complete restart. Jordan captures SMVR win: Brandon Jordan of Pineville, Mo., led wire-to-wire to capture the Show-Me Vintage Racing Series feature by a narrow margin over Bob Werkmeister of Omaha, Neb. "My car owner Doug Perry, I called him Doug the Legend Perry," Jordan said. "It's guys like him that keep racing alive. He was racing these cars with his dad when they were late models. That made his pretty much stock, '41 Ford straight axle car as fast as any of them." Jordan rolled to the top spot on the opening lap and Werkmeister gave chase, with third-place Lawrence Waters four seconds behind the leaders by lap six. The caution-free race saw Jordan work his way smoothly through lapped traffic as Werkmeister continued to run right behind, all the way to the checkers. Jordan prevailed by a diminishing car length at the finish, the official margin being .249 seconds. Tom Charles came home in third with Waters fourth and Damon Clevenger fifth. AIRS feature goes to Hirst: Matthew Hirst of Davenport, Iowa, led all 15 laps and held off a late challenge from Travis Heier to capture the American Iron Racing Series feature. Hirst started up front and opened up a 1.6-second lead over Heier when a caution flew on lap eight. Heier closed in after the restart as the top two broke away from third-place Daniel Wauters by about eight car lengths. Hirst and Heier were side-by-side for most of the final two laps, but Hirst was able to hang on by a half second to earn the win. "This is a tribute car to (Iowa driver) Roger Dolan," Hirst said. "Roger was a champion back in the '70s and '80, a fantastic race-car driver. My dad was and is great friends with him. Bart Miller finished third with Wauters fourth and Scott Tiedt taking fifth after starting 12th Saturday admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $17 Adults (16 and up) - $20 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $17 Youth (6-15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $50 Pit Pass - $40 LUCAS OIL SPEEDWAY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS (Sept. 22, 2023) State Tech Hermitage Lumber Late Models A Feature - 1. 98-Justin Wells[3]; 2. 21-Johnny Fennewald[1]; 3. 1T-Tucker Cox[6]; 4. 72-JC Morton[11]; 5. 99-Larry Jones[5]; 6. 81-Jimmy Dowell[2]; 7. 14-Kyle Graves[12]; 8. 1A-Bryon Allison[4]; 9. 5-Tommy Cordray[16]; 10. 82-Jace Parmley[13]; 11. 90-Joe Walkenhorst[19]; 12. 73-Francisco Escamila[15]; 13. 7J-Jake Morris[14]; 14. 6-Bob Cummings[17]; 15. (DNF) 15-Bobby Ruff II[8]; 16. (DNF) 21P-Darren Phillips[9]; 17. (DNF) 40-Josh Newman[18]; 18. (DNF) 28-Jim Greenway[7]; 19. (DNF) 13-Shawn Whitman[20]; 20. (DNF) 51-Larry Ferris[10] Wasoba Seed & Trucking Heat 1 - 1. 1A-Bryon Allison[1]; 2. 21-Johnny Fennewald[8]; 3. 15-Bobby Ruff II[2]; 4. 21P-Darren Phillips[6]; 5. 72-JC Morton[4]; 6. 51-Larry Ferris[9]; 7. 7J-Jake Morris[5]; 8. 73-Francisco Escamila[10]; 9. 40-Josh Newman[7]; 10. (DNF) 90-Joe Walkenhorst[3] Reed Environmental and Dirt Track Specialist Heat 2 - 1. 98-Justin Wells[2]; 2. 81-Jimmy Dowell[6]; 3. 1T-Tucker Cox[5]; 4. 99-Larry Jones[9]; 5. 28-Jim Greenway[10]; 6. 14-Kyle Graves[1]; 7. 82-Jace Parmley[3]; 8. 5-Tommy Cordray[8]; 9. 6-Bob Cummings[4]; 10. (DNF) 13-Shawn Whitman[7] SMSI POWRi Pure Stock Shootout A Feature - 1. 5-Mason Beck[1]; 2. 23-Mark Simon[3]; 3. 99-Robert White[7]; 4. 42-Robert High[13]; 5. 21-Darin Porter[6]; 6. 71-Chris Tonoli[11]; 7. 30-Trevor Wilson[2]; 8. 05G-Grayson McKiney[4]; 9. 7G-Shannon Geller[15]; 10. 23R-Jeff Reid[19]; 11. 88-Chris Messerli[16]; 12. 92-Josh Payton[14]; 13. 17-Shayne Healea[9]; 14. 25-Dale Senters[17]; 15. 07-Jordan Goddard[18]; 16. (DNF) 12-Greg Dykstra[8]; 17. (DNF) 27D-Dominick Dattoli[20]; 18. (DNF) 54-Dennis Crenshaw[21]; 19. (DNF) 216-Payton McDowell[10]; 20. (DNF) 20-Robbie Jones[12]; 21. (DNS) 3-Jerry Wheeler; 22. (DQ) 136-Bobby Brown[5] Heat 1 - 1. 23-Mark Simon[4]; 2. 99-Robert White[2]; 3. 216-Payton McDowell[3]; 4. 71-Chris Tonoli[6]; 5. 42-Robert High[7]; 6. 25-Dale Senters[5]; 7. 07-Jordan Goddard[1]; 8. 23R-Jeff Reid[8] Heat 2 - 1. 5-Mason Beck[5]; 2. 21-Darin Porter[1]; 3. 17-Shayne Healea[2]; 4. 12-Greg Dykstra[7]; 5. 92-Josh Payton[6]; 6. (DNF) 27D-Dominick Dattoli[4]; 7. (DNS) 3-Jerry Wheeler Heat 3 - 1. 30-Trevor Wilson[5]; 2. 05G-Grayson McKiney[7]; 3. 136-Bobby Brown[6]; 4. 20-Robbie Jones[3]; 5. 7G-Shannon Geller[2]; 6. 88-Chris Messerli[4]; 7. (DNS) 54-Dennis Crenshaw Show-Me Vintage Racing Series A Feature - 1. 2 D-Brandon Jordan[3]; 2. 32W-Bob Werkmeister[5]; 3. 81-Tom Charles[11]; 4. 54-Lawrence Waters[7]; 5. 6-Damon Clevenger[9]; 6. 113-Jim Thorne[10]; 7. 1A-Rodney Ashworth[2]; 8. 14-Mickie Cook[12]; 9. 9D-Bryant Moyer[4]; 10. 88-John Martin[15]; 11. 711-Darrell Doerr[22]; 12. 8-Rocky Rhodes[13]; 13. 58T-Jeff Triggs[17]; 14. 58-Beth Martin[16]; 15. 44-Terry Price[19]; 16. 42-Rob Brash[21]; 17. 08-Dan Schmidt[1]; 18. 48-Kevin Anderson[18]; 19. 72-WIlliam Holohan[24]; 20. 1-Angela Ashworth[23]; 21. (DNF) 3-Ed Neil[20]; 22. (DNF) 09-Chad Eickleberry[8]; 23. (DNF) 2B-Brian Cox[6]; 24. (DNF) 35-BILL BERENS[14] Heat 1 - 1. 2 D-Brandon Jordan[3]; 2. 32W-Bob Werkmeister[5]; 3. 54-Lawrence Waters[7]; 4. 1A-Rodney Ashworth[2]; 5. 9D-Bryant Moyer[4]; 6. 08-Dan Schmidt[1]; 7. (DNF) 2B-Brian Cox[6]; 8. (DNF) 09-Chad Eickleberry[8] Heat 2 - 1. 6-Damon Clevenger[1]; 2. 81-Tom Charles[3]; 3. 113-Jim Thorne[2]; 4. 14-Mickie Cook[4]; 5. 88-John Martin[7]; 6. 8-Rocky Rhodes[5]; 7. 35-Bill Berens [6]; 8. 3-Ed Neil[8] Heat 3 - 1. 711-Darrell Doerr[4]; 2. 58T-Jeff Triggs[2]; 3. 48-Kevin Anderson[5]; 4. 44-Terry Price[3]; 5. 42-Rob Brash[6]; 6. 72-WIlliam Holohan[8]; 7. 1-Angela Ashworth[7]; 8. (DNS) 58-Beth Martin American Iron Racing Series (AIRS) A Feature - 1. 51-Matthew Hirst[1]; 2. 68-Travis Heier[5]; 3. 501-Bart Miller[10]; 4. 31-Daniel Wauters[4]; 5. 80-Scott Tiedt[12]; 6. 01-Doak Allen[6]; 7. 22Q-Tracy Quigley[7]; 8. 5-Brian Gade[11]; 9. 17SR-Ron Cook[9]; 10. 42-Bruce Yoerger[13]; 11. 29-Owen Hayes[8]; 12. P 51-Dave Bielenberg[17]; 13. 23-Lisa Miller[15]; 14. A1-John Fish[16]; 15. (DNF) 11-Jake Hayes[2]; 16. (DNF) 16-Robin Atkins[3]; 17. (DNF) 2-Domanic McNabb[14] Heat 1 - 1. 501-Bart Miller[2]; 2. 11-Jake Hayes[4]; 3. 68-Travis Heier[1]; 4. 01-Doak Allen[5]; 5. 17SR-Ron Cook[3]; 6. 5-Brian Gade[8]; 7. 2-Domanic McNabb[7]; 8. 23-Lisa Miller[6]; 9. P 51-Dave Bielenberg[9] Heat 2 - 1. 51-Matthew Hirst[2]; 2. 16-Robin Atkins[3]; 3. 31-Daniel Wauters[4]; 4. 22Q-Tracy Quigley[1]; 5. 29-Owen Hayes[6]; 6. 80-Scott Tiedt[7]; 7. 42-Bruce Yoerger[5]; 8. A1-John Fish[8] For information on any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. 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  BRODY ROA SEEKS FOURTH STRAIGHT USAC/CRA WIN SATURDAY AT PERRIS - TOMMY DUNKEL FINISHES 8TH AT VENTURA

  (Cypress, CA, September 22, 2023) Garden Grove, California's Brody Roa will be shooting for his ninth win in 14 starts and his fourth in a row when the USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series visits Perris Auto Speedway for Saturday's annual Glenn Howard Classic. The race comes one week after Roa's car owner and teammate Tommy Dunkel finished eighth in last Saturday's USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series race at Jim Naylor's Ventura Raceway. Roa's dream season carries on two weeks after his impressive runs in the USAC National Sprint Car Series in Texas and Arkansas. At the Thursday night show at Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, he started 14th in the main event and finished sixth. Two nights later at the Texarkana 67 Speedway in Arkansas, he was the sixth-fastest qualifier in the 31-car field and placed 14th in the main event. Roa, who became a dad for the second time when daughter Rylee was born two months ago, carries a bulging 840 point lead in the championship standings going into tomorrow night's race on the Riverside County half-mile clay oval. The winner of eight of the season's first 13 races in the Inland Rigging #17R, Roa started his 2023 domination of the series when he swept both ends of the season-opening weekend at the Cocopah Speedway at the end of January. Since then he has only gone two races without a win twice this season. Of the four other drivers who have won USAC/CRA races this year, only one has been victorious more than one time. Saturday's race will be the sixth of the year for USAC/CRA at The PAS. In the previous four, Roa has two wins, a second place, a fifth, and a 15th. The 15th came at the Salute to Indy in May. Roa was leading that one late in the going when he was clobbered by another driver and knocked out of the race. Murrieta, California's Dunkel returned to action at last week's USAC West Coast Series race at Ventura. Twenty-one cars showed up for the event and Dunkel, in his super clean #17A, qualified 11th fastest with a time of 12.631. Soon after, the friendly driver placed fourth in his 10 lap heat. In the main event, he started outside the sixth row in 12th in the 20-car field. As usual, he moved forward and finished eighth. Despite the fact that he has only started three of the West Coast races this season, Dunkel is up to 18th in the championship point standings. It was Dunkel's third USAC West Coast race of the 2023 season and his best finish. All told between the USAC West Coast Series and the Ventura Racing Association in 2023, he has made five starts at Ventura. He has four top 10s and three top two finishes including a win in the April 8th VRA race. Dunkel initially planned on contesting Saturday's USAC/CRA event at Perris. However, he plans on competing for the USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year award in 2024. Drivers are eligible if they have qualified for four or fewer main events in the series. Presently Dunkel has been in three. So, he is sitting this weekend's race out but will return to USAC/CRA action at the Western World Championships at Arizona's Cocopah Speedway on the first weekend in November. His next start in the USAC/West Coast Series will be at Bakersfield's Kern County Raceway Park on October 7th. Fans who wish to see Roa in action this Saturday night in the Glen Howard Classic can find Perris Auto Speedway on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds at 18700 Lake Perris Drive in Perris. Spectator gates will open at 5:00 PM, and the first race will begin at seven. Adult tickets are $30.00. For seniors 65 and over it is $25.00. Kids 6 to 12 get in for just $5.00 and children five and under are admitted free. The fairgrounds charge $10.00 for parking. Advance tickets are available up until 7:00 PM Saturday night. Interested fans can purchase those advance tickets online at tix.com or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For those who do not wish to buy advance tickets, there will be plenty available for everyone at the ticket window on Saturday. Fans can pick up a 2023 Inland Rigging Racing Team shirt from the crew after the races or online brodyroa.com. As always, Brody Roa would be more than happy to jump in a race car on his weekends off from the #17R. His entire schedule is printed below. If anybody wishes to contact him about open dates, they can do so at 714-932-7994 or mailto:brodyroa91@gmail.com The team wants to thank the following sponsors for making the 2023 season possible. Inland Rigging, Dunkel Farms, United Asset Sales, Osborne Speed & Machine, "Biker" Bruce Fischer, ALR Virtual Services, Burris Racing, Caltrol, Jambo Barbeque Pits, Competition Suspension, K-1 Race Gear, Molecule, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. Brody Roa's 2023 Schedule and Race Results January 27 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main January 28 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main February 25 Kern County Raceway Park USAC West Coast Sprint Cars Rained Out March 3 Central Arizona Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 4 Central Arizona Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 11 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp 17th A Main March 18 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main March 24 Kings Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 25 Thunderbowl Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out April 1 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main April 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 5th A Main April 22 Kings Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main April 29 Kern County Raceway Park USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 20 Thunderbowl Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main May 27 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main June 10 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main June 24 Bakersfield Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main July 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main August 12 Santa Maria Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Canceled August 19 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out September 7 Devils Bowl Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars 6th A Main September 8 Texarkana 67 Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars Rained Out September 9 Texarkana 67 Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars 14th A Main September 23 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars October 14 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars October 20 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp October 21 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp November 3 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 4 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 11 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Tom Dunkel's 2023 Racing Results January 12 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals Prelim. Night 12th C Main March 11 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp 16th A Main April 1 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th B Main April 8 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main May 13 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars 11th A Main June 17 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars 19th A Main June 24 Bakersfield Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main July 8 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main July 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main August 19 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out September 2 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main September 16 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars 8th A Main @inlandrigging, @dunkelfarms @roygamityanauctioneer @burris_racing_usa @mikeburrisoc @csishocks @theoriginalloosebruce @alrvirtualservices @k1racegear @moleculesports @rodendsupply @baldwinfilters @ngkracing @originalngksparkplugs @usacnation @usac_cra @perrisautospeedway @b_roa91 @tai_xoxo_roa @zacboz35 @joegibb83, @caltrolinc @narc410 @drivenracingoil This release was produced by Scott Daloisio Sports (909) 226-7768 mailto:sdaloisiosports@gmail.com

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  Starting time for Saturday portion of Lucas Oil Speedway Fall Brawl moved earlier

  WHEATLAND, MO. (Sept. 22, 2023) - With a forecast of rain and possible severe weather for Saturday evening, Lucas Oil Speedway has adjusted its starting time for Day 2 of the Fall Brawl Presented by SMC. Racing action is set to begin at 1 p.m. after 12:30 p.m. hot laps. Pit gates are set to open at 11 a.m. with grandstands at noon on Saturday. "With the drivers already here to compete on Friday night, we want to give them every opportunity to get Saturday's races in," Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton said. "The forecast is calling for rain to start by about 7, so we'll hopefully get the program finished and everybody on the road before that." The Fall Brawl Presented by SMC began on Friday evening with the State Tech Hermitage Lumber Late Models, the Springfield Mechanical Services Inc. POWRi Pure Stock Shootout, Show-Me Vintage Racing Series and the American Iron Racing Series. Those four classes also will be in action on Saturday. The Late Models run for $4,000 to win and the Pure Stocks $1,500 to win. Saturday admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $17 Adults (16 and up) - $20 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $17 Youth (6-15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $50 Pit Pass - $40 For information on any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  Lucas Oil Late Models Set for Record Paying Jackson 100 Weekend

  BATAVIA, Ohio (September 20, 2023) - The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will converge in Brownstown, Ind. this Friday, and Saturday for one of the biggest weekends in Brownstown Speedway's storied history. The festivities will kick off on Friday, September 22 with the 2nd Annual CJ Rayburn Memorial - featuring a full program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 40-lap, $10,000-to-win A-Main. On Saturday, September 23 another complete show of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains is on tap. Saturday's 44th Annual Jackson 100 will be highlighted by a 100-lap, $30,000-to-win finale for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. All gates will open at 12:00 PM (noon) each day with on track action set to begin at 6:00 PM both days. All times are Eastern Time. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is joined by the Indiana Pro Late Models on Friday; with Modifieds and Super Stocks on the card for Saturday. To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.brownstownspeedway.com. Ricky Thornton Jr. continues to lead the Big River Steel Chases for the Championship - Presented by ARP. Hudson O'Neal is second followed by Jonathan Davenport and Brandon Overton. Completing the top eight are Tim McCreadie, Devin Moran, Daulton Wilson, and Tyler Erb. For the latest news, results, championship standings and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses: 2nd Annual CJ Rayburn Memorial (Friday): 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,700, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800 = Total $48,575 44th Annual Jackson 100 (Saturday): 1. $30,000, 2. $15,000, 3. $7,000, 4. $5,500, 5. $4,500, 6. $3,500, 7. $3,000, 8. $2,500, 9. $2,400, 10. $2,300, 11. $2,200, 12. $2,100, 13. $2,000, 14. $1,900, 15. $1,800, 16. $1,750, 17. $1,700, 18. $1,650, 19. $1,600, 20. $1,550, 21. $1,550, 22. $1,500, 23. $1,500, 24. $1,500 = Total $100,000 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule: Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3 Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4 *Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials and Heat Races Previous Jackson 100 Winners: 2022 - Tim McCreadie 2021 - Jimmy Owens 2020 - Tim McCreadie 2019 - Hudson O'Neal 2018 - Bobby Pierce 2017 - Scott Bloomquist 2016 - Scott Bloomquist 2015 - Jonathan Davenport 2014 - Scott Bloomquist 2013 - Don O'Neal 2012 - Jimmy Owens 2011 - Scott Bloomquist 2010 - Scott Bloomquist 2009 - Earl Pearson Jr. 2008 - Tim McCreadie 2007 - Matt Miller 2006 - Don O'Neal 2005 - Billy Drake 2004 - Don O'Neal 2003 - Jim Curry 2002 - Billy Drake 2001 - Brian Brikhofer 2000 - Don O'Neal 1999 - Billy Moyer 1998 - Jim Curry 1997 - Rick Aukland 1996 - John Gill 1995 - Jack Boggs 1994 - John Gill 1993 - Davey Johnson 1992 - Billy Moyer 1991 - Scott Bloomquist 1990 - Scott Bloomquist 1989 - Jeff Purvis 1988 - Jim Curry 1987 - Billy Moyer 1986 - Jack Boggs 1985 - Kenny Brightbill 1984 - Kenny Simpson 1983 - Russ Petro 1982 - Russ Petro 1981 - Paul Crockett 1980 - Charlie Swartz   About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners   2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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  Inaugural Lucas Oil Speedway Fall Brawl set to highlight Late Models, Pure Stocks

  WHEATLAND, MO. (Sept. 19, 2023) - Lucas Oil Speedway continues a busy stretch of special events this weekend with the first Fall Brawl Presented by SMC. The State Tech Hermitage Lumber Late Models and Springfield Mechanical Services Inc. POWRi Pure Stock Shootout will headline the action with drivers in those classes competing for extra money. Also running will be the Show Me Vintage Racers Series (SMVR) and the American Iron Racing Series (A.I.R.S). "We're looking forward to giving our weekly Late Model drivers a chance to run a special, along with the Pure Stocks getting to compete for extra money," Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton said. "It also will be fun to have the Show-Me Vintage Racers back and American Iron Racing Series on hand at Lucas Oil Speedway for the first time." Full programs for each class are set for each night with the Late Models running for $2,000 to win on night one and $4,000 to win on night two. Drivers had to enter a minimum of four Weekly Racing Series events to be eligible. The eligible drivers, in order of final points, are: 98 - Justin Wells, Aurora, Mo. 1A - Bryon Allison, Marshall, Mo. 99 - Larry Jones, El Dorado Springs, Mo. 90 - Joe Walkenhorst, Elkton, Mo. 51 - Larry Ferris, Nevada, Mo. 72 - JC Morton, Springfield, Mo. 1T - Tucker Cox, Jefferson City, Mo. 88 - Jimmy Dowell, Boonville, Mo. 0x - Jason Sivils, Bolivar, Mo. X - Jake Morris, Marshall, Mo. 21 - Johnny Fennewald, Appleton City, Mo. 21p - Darren Phillips, Wheatland, Mo. 5 - Tommy Cordray, Browning, Mo. 6 - Bob Cummins, Sedalia, Mo. 14 - Kyle Graves, Fulton, Mo. 82 - Jace Parmley, Neosho, Mo. 13 - Shawn Whitman, Fair Grove, Mo. 149 - John Rowland, Warsaw, Mo. 73 - Francisco Escamila, Niangua, Mo. 28 - Jim Greenway, Galena, Mo. 21s - Cole Henson, Russellville, Mo. 15 - Bobby Ruff II, Clinton, Mo. 40 - Josh Newman, Fulton, Mo. The SMSI Pure Stock Shootout was formerly held at Dallas County Speedway, which closed earlier this year. The Shootout will see the Pure Stocks going after $500 to win on Friday and $1,500 on Saturday with $150 to start. The Friday winner will earn a provisional into Saturday night's feature if the driver does not qualify for the main event otherwise. POWRi Pure Stock rules will be used and cars must be legal to compete. Entry fee for Late Models is $50 for Friday and $100 for Saturday. Pure Stock entry fee is $50 on Saturday and there is no entry free on Friday. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday with hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7 p.m. Friday admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $12 Adults (16 and up) - $15 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $12 Youth (6-15) - $5 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $40 Pit Pass - $35 Saturday admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $17 Adults (16 and up) - $20 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $17 Youth (6-15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $50 Pit Pass - $40 For information on any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  Armed with new chassis, Cox ready to roll as Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Late Models get shot at extra cash

  WHEATLAND, MO. (Sept. 21, 2023) - The Hermitage Lumber Late Model division enjoyed a rejuvenated Big Adventure Weekly Racing Series season at Lucas Oil Speedway with car count on the rise. Now the Late Models get to run a two-night show for money usually reserved for the open division. The first Fall Brawl Presented by SMC will find the State Tech Hermitage Lumber Late Models running full programs Friday and Saturday with a $2,000 to win feature on night one and $4,000 night two. "I think we're all pretty excited," driver Tucker Cox of Jefferson City said. "It's been a long time coming. A lot of us have been racing at Wheatland for a while. There's some new guys, too, but there's several of us that have raced there for quite a few years now. I think it's deserved." Drivers had to enter a minimum of four Weekly Racing Series events to be eligible. For Cox, that became problematic when a hard crash in mid April left him with a broken foot and uncertain racing plans. He missed two months and admitted his foot wasn't 100 percent for a while. But the 23-year-old was able to pick up where he left off, running near the front. He had five top-five finishes after returning in mid-July, including four third-place feature runs at Wheatland. "We've been pretty good," Cox said. "I blew a motor up one week running third and I've ran third a few times. We've been all right and are trying to get a little bit better now. "I wasn't real sure what to expect (when he came back) with my foot being the way it was, with it being sore. It's gotten a lot better since I first came back. The first few weeks I was pretty sore after the races and during the races. I think that affected me a little bit. "It's still a little bit sore, not every day, but some days. The doctor said it could take up to a year to fully recovery from the soreness." Cox is looking to finish the season strong and built positive momentum heading in the winter months. He plans to hit the POWRi Nationals at Lake Ozark Speedway next weekend and the Turkey Bowl at Springfield against open competition in November. He will do so with a new chassis, having switched to a Capital after campaigning an MB Customs for the last few seasons. He debuted it last week at I-35 Speedway, finishing third in the feature. "My MB was good and everything, I just hadn't drove anything else really," Cox said. "I drove something else my first year and have had MB Customs since. I just want to do something a little bit and try it out and see how it was. "I'm hoping to run a little better this week and carry that into the end of the year and next year." The Springfield Mechanical Services Inc. POWRi Pure Stock Shootout also will be a first-time special for that class at Lucas Oil Speedway. The SMSI Pure Stock Shootout was formerly held at Dallas County Speedway, which closed earlier this year. The Shootout will see the Pure Stocks going after $500 to win on Friday and $1,500 on Saturday with $150 to start. The Friday winner will earn a provisional into Saturday night's feature if the driver does not qualify for the main event otherwise. Also running full programs both nights will be the Show Me Vintage Racers Series (SMVR) and the American Iron Racing Series (A.I.R.S). Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday with hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7 p.m. Friday admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $12 Adults (16 and up) - $15 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $12 Youth (6-15) - $5 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $40 Pit Pass - $35 Saturday admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $17 Adults (16 and up) - $20 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $17 Youth (6-15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $50 Pit Pass - $40 For information on any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  Inaugural Lucas Oil Speedway Fall Brawl set to highlight Late Models, Pure Stocks

  WHEATLAND, MO. (Sept. 19, 2023) - Lucas Oil Speedway continues a busy stretch of special events this weekend with the first Fall Brawl Presented by SMC. The State Tech Hermitage Lumber Late Models and Springfield Mechanical Services Inc. POWRi Pure Stock Shootout will headline the action with drivers in those classes competing for extra money. Also running will be the Show Me Vintage Racers Series (SMVR) and the American Iron Racing Series (A.I.R.S). "We're looking forward to giving our weekly Late Model drivers a chance to run a special, along with the Pure Stocks getting to compete for extra money," Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton said. "It also will be fun to have the Show-Me Vintage Racers back and American Iron Racing Series on hand at Lucas Oil Speedway for the first time." Full programs for each class are set for each night with the Late Models running for $2,000 to win on night one and $4,000 to win on night two. Drivers had to enter a minimum of four Weekly Racing Series events to be eligible. The eligible drivers, in order of final points, are: 98 - Justin Wells, Aurora, Mo. 1A - Bryon Allison, Marshall, Mo. 99 - Larry Jones, El Dorado Springs, Mo. 90 - Joe Walkenhorst, Elkton, Mo. 51 - Larry Ferris, Nevada, Mo. 72 - JC Morton, Springfield, Mo. 1T - Tucker Cox, Jefferson City, Mo. 88 - Jimmy Dowell, Boonville, Mo. 0x - Jason Sivils, Bolivar, Mo. X - Jake Morris, Marshall, Mo. 21 - Johnny Fennewald, Appleton City, Mo. 21p - Darren Phillips, Wheatland, Mo. 5 - Tommy Cordray, Browning, Mo. 6 - Bob Cummins, Sedalia, Mo. 14 - Kyle Graves, Fulton, Mo. 82 - Jace Parmley, Neosho, Mo. 13 - Shawn Whitman, Fair Grove, Mo. 149 - John Rowland, Warsaw, Mo. 73 - Francisco Escamila, Niangua, Mo. 28 - Jim Greenway, Galena, Mo. 21s - Cole Henson, Russellville, Mo. 15 - Bobby Ruff II, Clinton, Mo. 40 - Josh Newman, Fulton, Mo. The SMSI Pure Stock Shootout was formerly held at Dallas County Speedway, which closed earlier this year. The Shootout will see the Pure Stocks going after $500 to win on Friday and $1,500 on Saturday with $150 to start. The Friday winner will earn a provisional into Saturday night's feature if the driver does not qualify for the main event otherwise. POWRi Pure Stock rules will be used and cars must be legal to compete. Entry fee for Late Models is $50 for Friday and $100 for Saturday. Pure Stock entry fee is $50 on Saturday and there is no entry free on Friday. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday with hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7 p.m. Friday admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $12 Adults (16 and up) - $15 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $12 Youth (6-15) - $5 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $40 Pit Pass - $35 Saturday admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $17 Adults (16 and up) - $20 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $17 Youth (6-15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $50 Pit Pass - $40 For information on any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  Hockett-McMillin Memorial Spotlight: ASCS championship leader Martin looks to add Lucas Oil Speedway success

  WHEATLAND, MO. (Sept. 12, 2023) - Jason Martin fell in love with open-wheel racing when he was a youngster after his parents took him to the races in his native Kansas. It didn't take Martin long to decide what he wanted to make racing his career calling. "You come to the races one time and you'll be bit," Martin said of instant enthusiasm for the sport. "I was a really young kid and my parents took me to the races pretty often and it was an easy pretty choice of what I wanted to do growing up. I wanted to drive a sprint car. Dad got me into go-karts early and I was about 17 when I got into a sprint car." Hundreds of wins and multiple track championships later, the 41-year-old from Liberal, Kan., is enjoying one of the best seasons of his career. Martin leads the American Sprint Car Series championship chase as the circuit makes its annual visit to Lucas Oil Speedway this week for the 13th annual Jesse Hockett-Daniel McMillin Memorial. "It's up there at the top of the payouts and it's a huge car count," Martin said of the Hockett-McMillin, which begins Thursday night and concludes with a $10,000-to-win feature on Saturday for the winged cars. "It's always really fun event and we always really enjoy going and racing there." The POWRi WAR non-wing sprints also will be in action with a $4,077-to-win feature on Saturday night. Both divisions will run split qualifying programs with half of the fields racing Thursday night and the other half on Friday, gathering points toward starting positions on the final night. Because of a large car count, this marks the first time the split qualifying nights have been used for the ASCS at the Hockett-McMillin. Martin said applies added pressure. Getting a prime starting position for the big Saturday finale is vital and there's little room for error on the preliminary night, which is Friday in Martin's case. "In the past you always got three nights on the track and were able to make a bunch of changes and got really good by the third night," Martin said. "This year puts a little bit of a curve ball in where you split the field in half. But we have pretty good notes, so hopefully we'll be able to roll out of the box right away. "It puts a lot more stress on just one night. Before you had kind of a mulligan, where you if you had a bad night you could recover. Now you have one chance as far as your qualifying night goes. It's a lot more pressure to perform and have good luck." No matter what happens this weekend, it's been a heck of a year for Martin with nine ASCS wins and 16 top-five finishes in 23 events to built a 99-point lead over Matt Covington. Overall, Martin has 12 feature victories this season. "We've never spent a bunch of time chasing points championships," Martin said. "This is our second year running for the ASCS national points. It's been good. We've been able to get to a lot of the race tracks we were at last year and go back to our notebook. We've been able to improve on a lot of those finishes. "We've won 12 races so far. There were years in the past where we've won 15 or 16, so it's not our highest win total, but for the cars and caliber of the series we're racing … I'm happy with our season and we've got a little bit left to go to try and close it out and try to win a championship." Among his accomplishments, Martin won The Steve King Memorial at Dodge City Raceway Park in 2009 as well as in 2011 at The Jetmore Motorplex. He's also one of handful of racers who can say they have made the A-Mains at both the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals in Tulsa and the Knoxville Nationals in Knoxville, Iowa in the same year as a rookie in these events. Martin has raced in 34 different states plus Canada and won races at 20 different tracks in eight states, driving both winged and non-winged sprints, plus midgets and micro sprints. While he's yet to win in limited appearances at Lucas Oil Speedway, Martin said he feels good about the track surface and plans to use Thursday night to scout how the track changes throughout the evening and how the maintenance crew adjusts. "Typically, I really do like the track there," Martin said. "They do a really good job with the track prep. Most of the time it's slick and wide and that's what I prefer it to be, when the cushion gets up there by the fence. "We'll kind of see (Thursday) what the track prep guys do. If it's really wet and they let it go, or if it gets slick early and they have time to go re-prep it. Just watch and see what the track surface changes look like, what the non-wing cars do to the track. Just pay attention to what happens. It's a good learning tool." The Hockett-McMillin Memorial recognizes the legacy of Jesse Hockett, from Warsaw, Mo., who was a star in both the winged and non-wing sprint divisions when he lost his life in a shop accident in 2010. His cousin and crew chief, Daniel McMillin, was killed in an automobile accident in 2006. Programs each of the first two nights will find $3,000-to-win features for the winged cars and $2,000 for the wingless. Drivers will earn points each time they hit the track - qualifying, heat races and features - Thursday and Friday nights to help determine their starting position for the final night. The finales on Saturday night, following last-chance qualifiers and B-Mains will be $10,000 for the ASCS winner and $4,077 for the WAR first-place finisher. On Thursday and Friday, pit gates open at 4 p.m. with grandstands at 5, hot laps at 6 and racing at 7:05. On Saturday, pit gates open at 3 and grandstands at 4 with hot laps at 5:30 and racing at 6:35. ASCS purse structure for Thursday and Friday: A-Feature: 1. $3,000; 2. $1,500; 3. $1,100; 4. $1,000; 5. $800 6. $700; 7. $600; 8. $500; 9. $475; 10. $450; 11. $425; 12. $400 13. $400; 14. $400; 15. $400; 16. $400; 17. $400; 18. $400; 19. $400; 20. $400; 21. $400; 22. $400; Any non-transferring driver will be paid $100. The finales on Saturday night, following last-chance qualifiers and B-Mains will be $10,000 for the ASCS winner and $4,077 for the WAR first-place finisher. ASCS purse structure for Saturday: A-Feature: 1. $10,000; 2. $5,000; 3. $2,500; 4. $1,500; 5. $1,250; 6. $1,150; 7. $1,100; 8. $1,000; 9. $900; 10. $800; 11. $700; 12. $600; 13. $550; 14. $525; 15. $500; 16. $475; 17. $450; 18. $425; 19. $400; 20. $400; 21. $400; 22. $400; Any non-transferring driver will be paid $100. POWRi WAR purse for Thursday and Friday: A Feature - 1, $2,000; 2, $1,000; 3, $600; 4, $500; 5, $400; 6, $325; 7, $300; 8, $275; 9, $250; 10, $230; 11, $225; 12, $220; 13, $215; 14, $210; 15, $205; 16-22, $200. POWRi WAR purse structure for Saturday A Feature - 1, $4,077; 2, $1,500; 3, $1,000; 4, $700; 5, $600; 6, $550; 7, $525; 8, $500; 9, $475; 10, $450; 11, $445; 12, $440; 13, $435; 14, $430; 15, $425; 16-24 - $400. Wayne Johnson won last year's ASCS Winged Sprint portion of the event while Chase Randall captured the POWRi WAR Sprint feature. Thursday, Sept. 14 admission Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $22 Adults (16 and up) - $25 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22 Youth (6 to 15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $60 Pit Pass - $45 3-Day Pit Pass - $135 Friday, Sept. 15 admission Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $22 Adults (16 and up) - $25 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22 Youth (6 to 15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $60 Pit Pass - $45 Saturday, Sept. 16 admission Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $32 Adults (16 and up) - $35 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $32 Youth (6 to 15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $80 Pit Pass - $45 For information on any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  All Eyes on Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals

  BATAVIA, Ohio (September 12, 2023) - The 19th running of the Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals is set for this Thursday thru Saturday, September 14-16 at the famed Knoxville Raceway. It is the only annual late model event at the "Sprint Car Capital of the World," bringing the nation's elite dirt late model teams together on one of motorsports' biggest stages. Over $290,000 in purse money will be paid out during three nights of racing on the historic black-dirt, half-mile oval at the Marion County Fairgrounds. The festivities on Thursday and Friday, September 14-15 will feature a complete program of: Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 25-lap, $7,000-to-win main event. Drivers will earn points in each of the two preliminary nights, with their best of the two nights determining the line-ups for Saturday night's Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals finale. Saturday night's program will include Dirt Draft Hot Laps, B-Mains, and the 75-lap, $50,000-to-win main event for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The Malvern Bank Super Late Models will serve as a support division on Saturday, September 16. Numerous off-track activities will take place surrounding the three-day event. The Hall of Fame Auction will take place at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, behind turn two, on Saturday at 11:30 AM. There will be a Dirt Racing Outreach service in the Main Show Barn outside turn four at 1:45 PM, with an autograph session to follow at 3:00 PM, on Saturday. This half-mile speed-plant is located within the Marion County Fairgrounds, in the heart of Knoxville, Iowa, just a short drive from Des Moines. Three-day ticket packages and single-night tickets are available at www.knoxvilleraceway.com or by calling the ticket office at 641-842-5431. Ricky Thornton Jr. leads the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship - Presented by ARP standings. Hudson O'Neal is second followed by Jonathan Davenport and Brandon Overton. Completing the top eight are Tim McCreadie, Devin Moran, Daulton Wilson, and Tyler Erb. For the latest news, results, championship standings and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses: Thursday, September 14: B-Main Purses: 1. Transfer + $100, 2. Transfer + $100, 3. Transfer + $100, 4. $200, 5. $200, 6. $200, 7. $200, 8. $200, 9. $200, 10. $200, 11. $200, 12. $200, 13. $200, 14. $200, 15. $200, 16. $200, 17. $200, 18. $200, 19. $200, 20. $200, 21. $200, 22. $200, 23. $200, 24. $200 = Total $4,500 A-Main Purse: 1. $7,000, 2. $4,000, 3. $3,000, 4. $2,000, 5. $1,500, 6. $1,000, 7. $900, 8. $800, 9. $700, 10. $600, 11. $580, 12. $560, 13. $540, 14. $520, 15. $500, 16. $490, 17. $480, 18. $470, 19. $460, 20. $450, 21. $440, 22. $430, 23. $410, 24. $400 = Total $28,230 Friday, September 15: B-Main Purses: 1. Transfer + $100, 2. Transfer + $100, 3. Transfer + $100, 4. $200, 5. $200, 6. $200, 7. $200, 8. $200, 9. $200, 10. $200, 11. $200, 12. $200, 13. $200, 14. $200, 15. $200, 16. $200, 17. $200, 18. $200, 19. $200, 20. $200, 21. $200, 22. $200, 23. $200, 24. $200 = Total $4,500 A-Main Purse: 1. $7,000, 2. $4,000, 3. $3,000, 4. $2,000, 5. $1,500, 6. $1,000, 7. $900, 8. $800, 9. $700, 10. $600, 11. $580, 12. $560, 13. $540, 14. $520, 15. $500, 16. $490, 17. $480, 18. $470, 19. $460, 20. $450, 21. $440, 22. $430, 23. $410, 24. $400 = Total $28,230 Saturday, September 16: B-Main Purses: 1. Transfer + $200, 2. Transfer + $200, 3. Transfer + $200, 4. $500, 5. $500, 6. $500, 7. $500, 8. $500, 9. $500, 10. $500, 11. $500, 12. $400, 13. $400, 14. $400, 15. $400, 16. $400, 17. $400, 18. $400, 19. $400, 20. $400, 21. $400, 22. $400, 23. $400, 24. $400 = Total $9,800 A-Main Purse: 1. $50,000, 2. $25,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $8,750, 5. $7,500, 6. $7,000, 7. $6,500, 8. $6,000, 9. $5,500, 10. $5,000, 11. $4,500, 12. $4,000, 13. $3,500, 14. $3,400, 15. $3,300, 16. $3,200, 17. $3,100, 18. $3,000, 19. $3,000, 20. $3,000, 21. $3,000, 22. $3,000, 23. $2,700, 24. $2,700, 25. $2,500, 26. $2,500, 27. $2,500, 28. $2,500, 29. $2,500, 30. $2,500, 31. $2,500, 32. $2,500 = Total $196,650 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule: Thursday-Friday, September 14-15: Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3 Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4 *Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials and Heat Races Saturday, September 16: Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3 Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4 Previous Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals Winners: 2022 - Jonathan Davenport 2021 - Mike Marlar 2019 - Jimmy Owens 2018 - Jimmy Owens 2017 - Mike Marlar 2016 - Mike Marlar 2015 - Jared Landers 2014 - Brian Birkhofer 2013 - Darrell Lanigan 2012 - Steve Francis 2011 - Don O'Neal 2010 - Billy Moyer 2009 - Scott Bloomquist 2008 - Tim McCreadie 2007 - Brady Smith 2006 - Brian Shirley 2005 - Scott Bloomquist 2004 - Brian Birkhofer   About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners   2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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  Lucas Oil Speedway plays host to 13th annual Hockett-McMillin Memorial starting on Thursday

  WHEATLAND, MO. (Sept. 11, 2023) - What's become an annual reunion for top sprint-car drivers and fans from throughout the land fires up the 2023 version on Thursday night at Lucas Oil Speedway, all the while paying tribute to two icons of the sport. The 13th annual Jesse Hockett/Daniel McMillin Memorial is a three-night crown jewel event featuring the best of the American Sprint Car Series winged cars and the POWRi WAR wingless sprints. "This even just continues to grow, year after year, and we look forward to a great three nights of open-wheel action," Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton said. "Fans from all over the country put this on their schedules and make it a must-see race weekend with large fields of cars." The Hockett-McMillin Memorial recognizes the legacy of Jesse Hockett, from Warsaw, Mo., who was a star in both the winged and non-wing sprint divisions when he lost his life in a shop accident in 2010. His cousin and crew chief, Daniel McMillin, was killed in an automobile accident in 2006. The event attracts such a large field of cars that both the ASCS winged sprint and POWRi WAR divisions will split the field of entries and run full programs the first two nights, with $3,000-to-win features for the winged cars and $2,000 for the wingless. Drivers will earn points each time they hit the track Thursday and Friday nights to help determine their starting position for the final night. The finales on Saturday night, following last-chance qualifiers and B-Mains will be $10,000 for the ASCS winner and $4,077 for the WAR first-place finisher. ASCS purse structure for Thursday and Friday: A-Feature: 1. $3,000; 2. $1,500; 3. $1,100; 4. $1,000; 5. $800 6. $700; 7. $600; 8. $500; 9. $475; 10. $450; 11. $425; 12. $400 13. $400; 14. $400; 15. $400; 16. $400; 17. $400; 18. $400; 19. $400; 20. $400; 21. $400; 22. $400; Any non-transferring driver will be paid $100. The finales on Saturday night, following last-chance qualifiers and B-Mains will be $10,000 for the ASCS winner and $4,077 for the WAR first-place finisher. ASCS purse structure for Saturday: A-Feature: 1. $10,000; 2. $5,000; 3. $2,500; 4. $1,500; 5. $1,250; 6. $1,150; 7. $1,100; 8. $1,000; 9. $900; 10. $800; 11. $700; 12. $600; 13. $550; 14. $525; 15. $500; 16. $475; 17. $450; 18. $425; 19. $400; 20. $400; 21. $400; 22. $400; Any non-transferring driver will be paid $100. POWRi WAR purse for Thursday and Friday: A Feature - 1, $2,000; 2, $1,000; 3, $600; 4, $500; 5, $400; 6, $325; 7, $300; 8, $275; 9, $250; 10, $230; 11, $225; 12, $220; 13, $215; 14, $210; 15, $205; 16-22, $200. POWRi WAR purse structure for Saturday A Feature - 1, $4,077; 2, $1,500; 3, $1,000; 4, $700; 5, $600; 6, $550; 7, $525; 8, $500; 9, $475; 10, $450; 11, $445; 12, $440; 13, $435; 14, $430; 15, $425; 16-24 - $400. Wayne Johnson won last year's ASCS Winged Sprint portion of the event while Chase Randall captured the POWRi WAR Sprint feature. This year's ASCS championship point race finds Jason Martin of Liberal, Kan., leading the way with nine feature victories and 16 top-five finishes in 23 national series events. He's 99 points in front of Matt Covington of Glenpool, Okla. Jack Wagner of Lone Jack, Mo., tops the POWRi WAR series standings with one win and seven top-five finishes in seven events. Xavier Domey from Odessa, Mo., trails the leader by 80 points. Thursday, Sept. 14 admission Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $22 Adults (16 and up) - $25 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22 Youth (6 to 15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $60 Pit Pass - $45 3-Day Pit Pass - $135 Friday, Sept. 15 admission Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $22 Adults (16 and up) - $25 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22 Youth (6 to 15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $60 Pit Pass - $45 Saturday, Sept. 16 admission Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $32 Adults (16 and up) - $35 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $32 Youth (6 to 15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $80 Pit Pass - $45 For information on any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  TOMMY DUNKEL TURNS IN ANOTHER IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE AT THE VENTURA RACEWAY

  (Cypress, CA, September 8, 2023) For a lot of people, Disneyland is their happy destination place. However, there are some who would gladly offer that the Ventura Raceway is their go-to joint. It is safe to say that Inland Rigging sprint car driver Tommy Dunkel is one of the latter. Last Saturday night at Jim Naylor's racing emporium located mere feet from the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean, Dunkel raced to another second-place finish in the VRA Sprint Car Series main event. Dunkel's prowess at Ventura, in what to date is his most ambitious season racing sprint cars, has been impressive, to say the least. In five starts on the famous 1/5 mile oval in 2023, he has one win, two second-place finishes, an 11th (that was a top-five until he got clobbered late in the race), and a 19th. The two second-place finishes have come back to back. Despite not being a regular in the series, Dunkel began last Saturday night eighth in Ventura Racing Association Sprint Car points. Likewise, he started the 30-lap main event in the eighth spot. When the green flag and lights opened the 30-lapper, Dunkel moved forward and was in sixth when a yellow flag slowed the action on lap three. By the 1/3 mark, he had slipped back to seventh, but from that point on, he pushed the immaculate, white #17A forward. Dunkel shot into third place at the halfway point. Four laps later, he raced into second. The friendly driver was stalking the leader but with about nine laps to go, an inadvertent white flag was thrown. The next lap past the line, Dunkel lifted thinking it was going to be the checkers. He jumped back on the throttle when he saw that the green lights were still on but by that point the damage was done. The leader had increased his advantage and Dunkel was forced to settle for second. While frustrated by the faux pas, he was still happy with placing second. Currently in Arkansas with his Inland Rigging teammate Brody Roa, Dunkel and the team will head back home to Southern California after Saturday's race. As soon as they get back, they will put the finishing touches on Dunkel's car for next Saturday's USAC West Coast Sprint Car Series race at Ventura. One week after that, on September 23rd, Dunkel will compete closer to home when the USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series converges at Perris Auto Speedway. In addition to Dunkel, series point leader Roa will be in action that night as well. Fans can pick up a 2023 Inland Rigging Racing Team shirt from the crew after the races or online brodyroa.com. As always, Brody Roa would be more than happy to jump in a race car on his weekends off from the #17R. His entire schedule is printed below. If anybody wishes to contact him about open dates, they can do so at 714-932-7994 or mailto:brodyroa91@gmail.com The team wants to thank the following sponsors for making the 2023 season possible. Inland Rigging, Dunkel Farms, United Asset Sales, Osborne Speed & Machine, "Biker" Bruce Fischer, ALR Virtual Services, Burris Racing, Caltrol, Jambo Barbeque Pits, Competition Suspension, K-1 Race Gear, Molecule, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. Brody Roa's 2023 Schedule and Race Results January 27 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main January 28 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main February 25 Kern County Raceway Park USAC West Coast Sprint Cars Rained Out March 3 Central Arizona Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 4 Central Arizona Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 11 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp 17th A Main March 18 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main March 24 Kings Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 25 Thunderbowl Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out April 1 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main April 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 5th A Main April 22 Kings Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main April 29 Kern County Raceway Park USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 20 Thunderbowl Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main May 27 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main June 10 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main June 24 Bakersfield Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main July 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main August 12 Santa Maria Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Canceled August 19 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out September 7 Devils Bowl Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars 6th A Main September 8 Texarkana 67 Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars Rained Out September 9 Texarkana 67 Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars September 23 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars October 14 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars October 20 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp October 21 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp November 3 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 4 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 11 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Tom Dunkel's 2023 Racing Results January 12 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals Prelim. Night 12th C Main March 11 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp 16th A Main April 1 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th B Main April 8 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main May 13 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars 11th A Main June 17 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars 19th A Main June 24 Bakersfield Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main July 8 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main July 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main August 19 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out September 2 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main September 16 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars September 23 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars @inlandrigging, @dunkelfarms @roygamityanauctioneer @burris_racing_usa @mikeburrisoc @csishocks @theoriginalloosebruce @alrvirtualservices @k1racegear @moleculesports @rodendsupply @baldwinfilters @ngkracing @originalngksparkplugs @usacnation @usac_cra @perrisautospeedway @b_roa91 @tai_xoxo_roa @zacboz35 @joegibb83, @caltrolinc @narc410 @drivenracingoil This release was produced by Scott Daloisio Sports (909) 226-7768 mailto:sdaloisiosports@gmail.com

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  Story book ending for Byron Reed at Attica; Markham earns late model win; Jedrzejek takes last minute 305 ride to victory; Henry, Shiels, Miller track champs

  ATTICA, Ohio - It was like an ending to a Hollywood movie or a romantic novel. Byron Reed, in his final appearance at Attica Raceway Park after 34 years of racing, led all 30 laps of the 410 sprint feature. The eight time Attica track champion recorded his 44th career win in the Kistler Racing Products/Jon Wright's Custom Chrome Plating/Baumann Auto Group/Columbus Equipment/Central Ohio Farmers presents the Mark Keegan Classic to put an emotional exclamation point on the track's final race of 2023. Ironically, Reed finished second on the track's Callie's Performance Products 410 Sprint all-time win list behind Keegan. The pair combine for 100 career sprint wins at Attica. Reed finished second in the track's 2023 final point standings as well, behind Republic, Ohio's Cap Henry who wrapped up his second track title. "Started on the pole but I did pass some cars…it was a good win. It's Attic, a local track, but we got guys that can win nationwide and you can't afford to make any mistakes. I knew I had to race the lapped cars just like it was for position. It's been since 2019 that I've been in victory lane. We've been really good here this year…just missing it by just a little bit. It's Mark Keegan Night and I have to thank him. We slapped the wall last week and bent the rear-end pretty bad and I really wanted this rear-end back this weekend and he and Mikey got it done for me," said Reed beside his Crown Battery backed #5. "I really wanted this bad for my guys. We're family and Kurt (Brewer) and I shared a lot of stuff…a lot of personal stuff so I wanted it real bad for them. For my mom and dad…he'd have been mad that we had to have Keegan fix the rear-end because we should have had another one ready to go. We said he was cussing us out in the shop. I have to thank all the fans…all these years. Driving down this horse track after you win a race and all the fans cheering…it does something to me. I'll miss that," said an emotional Reed. Henry, who picked up the Attica 2020 track title, could wrap up his second All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads/Kistler Racing Products Attica Fremont Championship Series presented by the Baumann Auto Group title Saturday, Sept. 9 at Fremont Speedway as well as he has a pretty commanding lead over Reed in the series standings. It would be quite an accomplishment considering he joined a new team in Jeff Ward Racing this year. "It shows that everybody that got involved in the off-season…Jeff kind of let us do what we needed to do. He had a lot of really good equipment already. Gary Griffith did a lot with the engine program and just kept working on it. Zack (Myers) obviously does a good job every week and Chad and Chris Wilson have been awesome help. All our great marketing partners, Elliott's Custom Trailers, Tony Elliott Foundation, Primal T Shop, Elite Wings, Maxim Racing, Griff's Engines, FK Rod Ends, King Racing Products, Berryman Racing Shocks, Premier Planning Services…everyone that makes this happen," said Henry. Former Attica track champion 'Flyin' Ryan Markham of Ashland, Ohio, held off many challenges from five-time track champion Ryan Missler to score his second Dirt Nerds Podcast Powered by Propane UMP Late Model feature win. Markham sliced through lapped traffic while holding off the Missler challenges in the non-stop 25 lap affair for his 23rd career Attica win. "That lapped car on the last lap was there taking it to the top and I wasn't going to get knocked off the outside so I just put it in there. My average starting spot here is eighth this season so when you're coming from that far back every night it's tough," said Markham beside his B&B Drain Service, Beer Barrel Drive Thru, Accu Force, Tru Form Race Products, Mars Trucking, Macto Tools by Jimmy, Kevin Hills Schaeffers Oil, Monster Motors backed No. 5M. A fifth place finished wrapped up a fifth late model track title for Britton, Michigan's Devin Shiels. It's his fourth straight championship at Attica. "When I got out there and we got racing it didn't dawn on me that I could blow it at any moment. This car has been really, really good. We went away from it at the beginning of the year and we struggled and we went back to it. I kicked my son out of the car and switched bodies and the car felt just like home. It never fails," said Shiels. Lagrange, Ohio's Kasey Jedrzejek was supposed to drive a 410 sprint at Attica Friday, but team suffered an issue with the trailer. Jim Taddeo at the last minute stepped up and offered his 305 sprint car to the teen and it paid off. Jedrzejek took the lead from Brendon Torok on lap six and drove away for his third win of the year in the Fremont Fence 305 Sprints. It was his fourth career win at Attica. "I have to thank Jimmy Taddeo for allowing me to drive his car. I wasn't expecting to be here tonight but it feels good. I was a little disappointed when I got here I was told we weren't going to be racing and I was like alright, my cousin was racing a 305 for the first time so I was going to just hang out and help him out. Deny called me and said we could run Taddeo's car and I was like why not so he ran home and got the seat and we bolted it in just in time," said Jedrzejek beside the Greber Race Products, Jon Wright's Custom Chrome Plating, A+ Creations, Amherst Auto Body backed No. 4T. Fremont, Ohio's Jamie Miller's third place showing in the 25-lap feature that saw only one caution, was good enough to wrap up his fourth 305 track championship (2005, 2019, 2021 and 2023). His podium finish coupled with Paul Weaver's 11th place finish really tightens the race for the NAPA of Bryan Attica Fremont Championship Series presented by Jason Dietsch Trailer Sales title heading into Saturday at Fremont Speedway. "This is awesome. Hats off to my team. They bust their butts every week to get this car ready and all our sponsors….if not for them we couldn't come out here and have fun," said Miller. For more information go to www.atticaracewaypark.com or follow the track on Twitter @atticaracewyprk or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atticaracewaypark and Instagram at attica_raceway_park. About Kistler Racing Products - https://kistlerracing.com In 2008, Kistler Racing Products opened to add a full product line to the already 15 year established business located within Kistler Engines Inc. shop in rural Fremont, Ohio. Kistler Racing Products is proud to provide a wide array of high quality, dependable and race winning capable parts, most in stock. Kistler Racing Products and Kistler Engines are proud of their unique niche - the only comprehensive shop for dirt sprints in the United States where you can build a car from the ground up including motor and arrive at the race track in a one-stop shopping atmosphere. Kistlers supplies everything you need from A - Z : Axles to Zeus buttons including product line Arai Helmets to Zemco - if you need it, we've got it. Kistler Racing Products will get all the technical support and one on one personalized customer service that you deserve. About John Wright's Custom Chrome Plating - www.customchromeplating.com Jon Wright was already an old-car hobbyist when he founded Custom Chrome Plating in Grafton, Ohio to serve auto restorers, and that was over 50 years ago. Custom Chrome Plating handles the tough jobs that no one else will do. The attention to detail for which Custom Chrome Plating is recognized, starts as soon as your parts arrive. The parts are photographed to create a visual record, which provides reference for each of the craftsmen who will work on refurbishing your parts. Each piece is examined in detail and any imperfections are marked for repair. Using whatever fabrication methods are necessary - welding, soldering, grinding, buffing- Custom Chrome Plating will bring your parts back to their original shape and dimensions. Some of the best hot rod, antique, and bike shops in the country use CCP for their plating needs. About Central Ohio Farmers - www.centralohfarm.com Central Ohio Farmers Co-op began in 1934 as the Marion County Farm Bureau Co-op Association. The name was changed to Central Ohio Farmers Co-op in 2000. Headquartered in Marion, Ohio, the company offers agronomy, grain, feed and supply, fuel and propane services to co-op members. As a member owned co-operative, Central Ohio Farmers is governed by a board of directors made up of area member farmers and leaders. There are over 15 Central Ohio Farmer locations including a fueling station on St. Rt. 53 North in Tiffin. About Columbus Equipment Company - www.columbusequipment.com On April 1st of 1952, Willis "Bill" Early purchased the firm of Carroll & Edwards (the company for which he had been working as a salesman of heavy construction equipment), officially renaming and incorporating his new venture as Columbus Equipment Company. Throughout Columbus Equipment's history, our mission has been to ensure that each customer is given "a fair deal every time." As Ohio's dependable dealer, Columbus Equipment Company is largely owned by Bill Early's family, and also by former and current employees. Columbus Equipment has expanded into 10 locations, and continues to be committed to being the best—the best equipment, the best product support, the best customer service and the best overall experience when it comes to purchasing heavy equipment. About the Baumann Auto Group - www.baumannautogroup.com In an era of continuous change, the Baumann Auto Group is celebrating over 60 years of successfully serving the community. Buck Baumann is proud to continue his father Al's vision with the same tradition of trust and family atmosphere in the dealerships that are in Fremont, Tiffin, Port Clinton, Oregon and Genoa. Baumann Won't Be Beat is more than a slogan, we don't compromise honesty and ethics, we proudly employ high quality people and we care about our loyal customers. The Baumann Auto Group has an exceptional sales and service team. So not only can you purchase your new vehicle from Baumann's, but they will keep it running smoothly with continued service maintenance. If you should have an unfortunate accident, Baumann's body shop is a well-known "direct repair" facility for numerous insurance companies, performing collision repairs on all makes and models. Attica Raceway Park Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 410 Sprints - Callie's Performance Products Qualifying 1.29-Zeth Sabo, 13.021; 2.33W-Cap Henry, 13.035; 3.15C-Chris Andrews, 13.035; 4.X-Mike Keegan, 13.098; 5.70-Henry Malcuit, 13.134; 6.50YR-JJ Hickle, 13.156; 7.35-Stuart Brubaker, 13.157; 8.5T-Travis Philo, 13.166; 9.32B-Dale Blaney, 13.168; 10.8M-TJ Michael, 13.193; 11.5-Byron Reed, 13.218; 12.49X-Tim Shaffer, 13.239; 13.32-Bryce Lucius, 13.250; 14.23-Cale Thomas, 13.253; 15.19-Trey Jacobs, 13.264; 16.15K-Creed Kemenah, 13.267; 17.68G-Tyler Gunn, 13.299; 18.25-Chris Myers, 13.375; 19.12-Brian Lay, 13.387; 20.16C-Tylar Rankin, 13.405; 21.16-DJ Foos, 13.497; 22.0-Brayton Phillips, 13.518; 23.7N-Darin Naida, 13.539; 24.99-Skylar Gee, 13.580; 25.26W-Cody White, 13.678; 26.1M-Jamie Myers, 13.726; 27.W20-Greg Wilson, 13.741; 28.9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.788; 29.11J-David Kalb, Jr., 13.813; 30.7DK-Dylan Kingan, 13.847; 31.2+-Brian Smith, 13.903; 32.21K-Larry Kingseed Jr, 14.007; 33.20I-Kelsey Ivy, 14.028; 34.75-Jerry Dahms, 14.183; 35.20-Danial Burkhart, 14.537; Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps) 1. 19-Trey Jacobs[2] ; 2. 68G-Tyler Gunn[1] ; 3. 8M-TJ Michael[3] ; 4. 16-DJ Foos[5] ; 5. W20-Greg Wilson[8] ; 6. 99-Skylar Gee[7] ; 7. 0-Brayton Phillips[6] ; 8. 75-Jerry Dahms[9] ; 9. 50YR-JJ Hickle[4] Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps) 1. 15K-Creed Kemenah[1] ; 2. 35-Stuart Brubaker[3] ; 3. 7N-Darin Naida[6] ; 4. 32B-Dale Blaney[2] ; 5. 15C-Chris Andrews[4] ; 6. 1M-Jamie Myers[7] ; 7. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[8] ; 8. 12-Brian Lay[5] ; 9. 20I-Kelsey Ivy[9] Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps) 1. 16C-Tylar Rankin[1] ; 2. 23-Cale Thomas[2] ; 3. X-Mike Keegan[4] ; 4. 2+-Brian Smith[7] ; 5. 26W-Cody White[5] ; 6. 11J-David Kalb, Jr.[6] ; 7. 20-Danial Burkhart[9] ; 8. 21K-Larry Kingseed Jr[8] ; 9. 5T-Travis Philo[3] Heat 4, Group D - (8 Laps) 1. 33W-Cap Henry[3] ; 2. 5-Byron Reed[1] ; 3. 29-Zeth Sabo[4] ; 4. 49X-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 5. 32-Bryce Lucius[6] ; 6. 25-Chris Myers[7] ; 7. 7DK-Dylan Kingan[8] ; 8. 70-Henry Malcuit[2] B-Main 1 - (8 Laps) 1. W20-Greg Wilson[1] ; 2. 99-Skylar Gee[3] ; 3. 5T-Travis Philo[10] ; 4. 50YR-JJ Hickle[9] ; 5. 11J-David Kalb, Jr.[4] ; 6. 21K-Larry Kingseed Jr[8] ; 7. 0-Brayton Phillips[5] ; 8. 75-Jerry Dahms[7] ; 9. 20-Danial Burkhart[6] ; 10. 26W-Cody White[2] B-Main 2 - (8 Laps) 1. 15C-Chris Andrews[1] ; 2. 32-Bryce Lucius[2] ; 3. 25-Chris Myers[4] ; 4. 7DK-Dylan Kingan[6] ; 5. 1M-Jamie Myers[3] ; 6. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[5] ; 7. 12-Brian Lay[7] ; 8. 20I-Kelsey Ivy[9] ; 9. 70-Henry Malcuit[8] A-Main 1 - (30 Laps) 1. 5-Byron Reed[1] ; 2. 23-Cale Thomas[3] ; 3. 29-Zeth Sabo[5] ; 4. 15K-Creed Kemenah[2] ; 5. 33W-Cap Henry[8] ; 6. 19-Trey Jacobs[9] ; 7. W20-Greg Wilson[17] ; 8. 8M-TJ Michael[11] ; 9. 16-DJ Foos[13] ; 10. 32-Bryce Lucius[20] ; 11. 5T-Travis Philo[21] ; 12. 7N-Darin Naida[12] ; 13. X-Mike Keegan[4] ; 14. 99-Skylar Gee[19] ; 15. 35-Stuart Brubaker[10] ; 16. 25-Chris Myers[22] ; 17. 16C-Tylar Rankin[6] ; 18. 15C-Chris Andrews[18] ; 19. 32B-Dale Blaney[14] ; 20. 2+-Brian Smith[15] ; 21. 68G-Tyler Gunn[7] ; 22. 49X-Tim Shaffer[16] 305 Sprints - Fremont Fence Co. Qualifying 1.2-Brenden Torok, 13.946; 2.49i-John Ivy, 13.950; 3.4T-Kasey Jedrzejek, 14.124; 4.26-Jamie Miller, 14.125; 5.7M-Brandon Moore, 14.153; 6.1W-Paul Weaver, 14.214; 7.5JR-Jimmy McGrath Jr., 14.263; 8.9R-Logan Riehl, 14.334; 9.34-Jud Dickerson, 14.360; 10.4X-Dustin Stroup, 14.373; 11.63-Randy Ruble, 14.439; 12.3M-Logan Mongeau, 14.450; 13.16-Lee Sommers, 14.515; 14.4K-Blayne Keckler, 14.538; 15.5DD-Dustin Dinan, 14.538; 16.5-Kody Brewer, 14.542; 17.36-Seth Schneider, 14.551; 18.X15-Kasey Ziebold, 14.615; 19.11TS-Tate Schiets, 14.629; 20.10TS-Tyler Schiets, 14.662; 21.51M-Haldon Miller, 14.688; 22.27-Calob Crispen, 14.797; 23.78-Austin Black, 14.878; 24.36JR-JJ Henes, 16.101; 25.97X-Rodney Hurst, 16.109; 26.1S-James Saam, 17.101; 27.2S-Jackson Sebetto, 99.999; Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps) 1. 4T-Kasey Jedrzejek[4] ; 2. 4X-Dustin Stroup[2] ; 3. 26-Jamie Miller[3] ; 4. X15-Kasey Ziebold[5] ; 5. 4K-Blayne Keckler[1] ; 6. 51M-Haldon Miller[6] ; 7. 36JR-JJ Henes[7] ; 8. 97X-Rodney Hurst[8] ; 9. 2S-Jackson Sebetto[9] Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps) 1. 1W-Paul Weaver[2] ; 2. 5JR-Jimmy McGrath Jr.[1] ; 3. 7M-Brandon Moore[3] ; 4. 49i-John Ivy[4] ; 5. 5-Kody Brewer[6] ; 6. 3M-Logan Mongeau[5] ; 7. 11TS-Tate Schiets[8] ; 8. 36-Seth Schneider[7] ; 9. 1S-James Saam[9] Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps) 1. 5DD-Dustin Dinan[6] ; 2. 63-Randy Ruble[1] ; 3. 2-Brenden Torok[4] ; 4. 9R-Logan Riehl[3] ; 5. 27-Calob Crispen[8] ; 6. 10TS-Tyler Schiets[7] ; 7. 16-Lee Sommers[5] ; 8. 78-Austin Black[9] ; 9. 34-Jud Dickerson[2] B-Main 1 - (10 Laps) 1. 11TS-Tate Schiets[2] ; 2. 36-Seth Schneider[5] ; 3. 16-Lee Sommers[3] ; 4. 78-Austin Black[6] ; 5. 97X-Rodney Hurst[1] ; 6. 36JR-JJ Henes[4] ; 7. 1S-James Saam[8] ; 8. 34-Jud Dickerson[9] ; 9. 2S-Jackson Sebetto[7] A-Main 1 - (25 Laps) 1. 4T-Kasey Jedrzejek[4] ; 2. 49i-John Ivy[3] ; 3. 26-Jamie Miller[9] ; 4. 5DD-Dustin Dinan[2] ; 5. 2-Brenden Torok[1] ; 6. 7M-Brandon Moore[10] ; 7. 5JR-Jimmy McGrath Jr.[5] ; 8. 4X-Dustin Stroup[8] ; 9. X15-Kasey Ziebold[11] ; 10. 5-Kody Brewer[14] ; 11. 1W-Paul Weaver[7] ; 12. 36-Seth Schneider[20] ; 13. 63-Randy Ruble[6] ; 14. 16-Lee Sommers[21] ; 15. 10TS-Tyler Schiets[18] ; 16. 27-Calob Crispen[15] ; 17. 4K-Blayne Keckler[13] ; 18. 3M-Logan Mongeau[17] ; 19. 9R-Logan Riehl[12] ; 20. 51M-Haldon Miller[16] ; 21. 78-Austin Black[22] ; 22. 11TS-Tate Schiets[19] Late Models - Dirt Nerds Podcast Qualifying 1.50-Ryan Missler, 15.117; 2.92-Justin Chance, 15.166; 3.91-Rusty Schlenk, 15.212; 4.36-Matt Irey, 15.401; 5.1*-Kyle Moore, 15.494; 6.5M-Ryan Markham, 15.498; 7.94-Mike Bores, 15.551; 8.29-Nate Potts, 15.627; 9.74-Jeff Warnick, 15.639; 10.51-Devin Shiels, 15.646; 11.2C-Clint Coffman, 15.665; 12.27S-Eric Spangler, 15.669; 13.71-Dave Hornikel, 15.717; 14.RH21-Gregg Haskell, 15.780; 15.28-Kent Brewer, 16.173; 16.101-Chester Fitch, 16.254; 17.69R-Doug Baird, 16.581; 18.0-Cameron Tusing, 16.678; 19.45-Jamie Grochowski, 16.686; 20.11-Austin Gibson, 18.114; 21.14T-Cody Truman, 19.120; Heat 1, Group A - (8 Laps) 1. 94-Mike Bores[2] ; 2. 51-Devin Shiels[1] ; 3. 71-Dave Hornikel[5] ; 4. 92-Justin Chance[4] ; 5. 5M-Ryan Markham[3] ; 6. 69R-Doug Baird[6] ; 7. 14T-Cody Truman[7] Heat 2, Group B - (8 Laps) 1. 1*-Kyle Moore[3] ; 2. 36-Matt Irey[4] ; 3. 2C-Clint Coffman[2] ; 4. 101-Chester Fitch[1] ; 5. 0-Cameron Tusing[5] ; 6. 11-Austin Gibson[7] ; 7. 45-Jamie Grochowski[6] Heat 3, Group C - (8 Laps) 1. 50-Ryan Missler[4] ; 2. 27S-Eric Spangler[5] ; 3. 29-Nate Potts[2] ; 4. RH21-Gregg Haskell[6] ; 5. 74-Jeff Warnick[1] ; 6. 28-Kent Brewer[7] A-Main 1 - (25 Laps) 1. 5M-Ryan Markham[1] ; 2. 50-Ryan Missler[3] ; 3. 91-Rusty Schlenk[4] ; 4. 1*-Kyle Moore[5] ; 5. 51-Devin Shiels[6] ; 6. 94-Mike Bores[7] ; 7. 27S-Eric Spangler[11] ; 8. 71-Dave Hornikel[9] ; 9. 36-Matt Irey[2] ; 10. 92-Justin Chance[8] ; 11. 28-Kent Brewer[21] ; 12. RH21-Gregg Haskell[15] ; 13. 2C-Clint Coffman[10] ; 14. 29-Nate Potts[13] ; 15. 74-Jeff Warnick[18] ; 16. 45-Jamie Grochowski[20] ; 17. 11-Austin Gibson[17] ; 18. 0-Cameron Tusing[14] ; 19. 14T-Cody Truman[19] ; 20. 69R-Doug Baird[16] ; 21. 101-Chester Fitch[12]

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  State Tech Hermitage Lumber Late Model Fall Brawl & SMSI Pure Stock Shootout Presented by SMC coming to Lucas Oil Speedway in two weeks

  WHEATLAND, MO. (Sept. 7, 2023) - In recent seasons the Hermitage Lumber Late Model division at Lucas Oil Speedway has seen its season end with the conclusion of the Big Adventure Weekly Racing Series season. This year, drivers in that division will get a postseason special event. The first State Tech Hermitage Lumber Late Model Fall Brawl & SMSI POWRi Pure Stock Shootout Presented by SMC is coming to Lucas Oil Speedway for a two-night special, Sept. 22-23. Also running with this will be the SMVR Vintage Cars, and A.I.R.S. Series vintage cars out of Iowa. Full programs for each class are set for each night with the Late Models running for $2,000 to win on night one and $4,000 to win on night two. Drivers had to enter a minimum of four Weekly Racing Series events to be eligible. The eligible drivers, in order of final points, are: 98 - Justin Wells, Aurora, Mo. 1A - Bryon Allison, Marshall, Mo. 99 - Larry Jones, El Dorado Springs, Mo. 90 - Joe Walkenhorst, Elkton, Mo. 51 - Larry Ferris, Nevada, Mo. 72 - JC Morton, Springfield, Mo. 1T - Tucker Cox, Jefferson City, Mo. 88 - Jimmy Dowell, Boonville, Mo. 0x - Jason Sivils, Bolivar, Mo. X - Jake Morris, Marshall, Mo. 21 - Johnny Fennewald, Appleton City, Mo. 21p - Darren Phillips, Wheatland, Mo. 5 - Tommy Cordray, Browning, Mo. 6 - Bob Cummins, Sedalia, Mo. 14 - Kyle Graves, Fulton, Mo. 82 - Jace Parmley, Neosho, Mo. 13 - Shawn Whitman, Fair Grove, Mo. 149 - John Rowland, Warsaw, Mo. 73 - Francisco Escamila, Niangua, Mo. 28 - Jim Greenway, Galena, Mo. 21s - Cole Henson, Russellville, Mo. 15 - Bobby Ruff II, Clinton, Mo. 40 - Josh Newman, Fulton, Mo. The Pure Stocks also will be getting their first added-money special at the speedway with $500 to win on Friday and $1,500 on Saturday. The Springfield Mechanical Service Inc POWRi Pure Stocks Shootout Friday winner will earn a provisional into Saturday night's feature if the driver does not qualify for the main event. Saturday's purse structure will find the Late Models getting $4,000 to win and $400 to start. The Pure Stock portion will be $1,500 to win and $150 to start. POWRi Pure Stock rules will be used and cars must be legal to compete. Entry fee for Late Models is $50 for Friday and $100 for Saturday. Pure Stock entry free is $50 on Saturday and there is no entry free on Friday. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday with hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $12 Adults (16 and up) - $15 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $12 Youth (6-15) - $5 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $40 Pit Pass - $35 Saturday, Sept. 23 admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $17 Adults (16 and up) - $20 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $17 Youth (6-15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $50 Pit Pass - $40 Hockett-McMillin Memorial next: Lucas Oil Speedway is back in action with the 13th annual Jesse Hockett-Daniel McMillin Memorial, featuring the Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car division and the POWRi WAR Sprints, Sept. 14-16. The pre-entry list closed at 94 for the ASCS winged sprints and officials have decided to split the field the first two nights, with $3,000-to-win features culminating those programs. Drivers will earn points each time they hit the track Thursday and Friday nights to help determine their starting position for the final night. Event points are awarded each time a driver takes a competitive green flag. These points are used to set the field for Saturday and are not used to set lineups during a preliminary night. A driver may not switch nights once they pull onto the track to qualify. Following the completion of Friday's program, event points will be totaled with the Top eight locked in, straight up, into Saturday's A-Feature. All other drivers will be lined up into four Last Chance Qualifiers on Saturday. Any ties in event points will be broken by the driver with the faster qualifying time. The Hockett-McMillin Memorial recognizes the legacy of Jesse Hockett, from Warsaw, Mo., who was a star in both the winged and non-wing sprint divisions when he lost his life in a shop accident in 2010. His cousin and crew chief, Daniel McMillin, was killed in an automobile accident in 2006. Wayne Johnson won last year's ASCS Winged Sprint portion of the event while Chase Randall captured the POWRi WAR Sprint feature. Thursday, Sept. 14 admission Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $22 Adults (16 and up) - $25 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22 Youth (6 to 15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $60 Pit Pass - $45 3-Day Pit Pass - $135 Friday, Sept. 15 admission Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $22 Adults (16 and up) - $25 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22 Youth (6 to 15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $60 Pit Pass - $45 Saturday, Sept. 16 admission Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $32 Adults (16 and up) - $35 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $32 Youth (6 to 15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $80 Pit Pass - $45 For information on any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  Sprint-car crown jewel Hockett-McMillin Memorial up next after Lucas Oil Speedway takes this weekend off

  WHEATLAND, MO. (Sept. 6, 2023) - Following a busy stretch of action, racing at Lucas Oil Speedway will take this weekend off before one of the season's biggest sprint-car events makes it annual visit to Wheatland. The 13th annual Jesse Hockett-Daniel McMillin Memorial, featuring the Lucas Oil ASCS Sprint Car division and the POWRi WAR Sprints, is set for three big nights at the speedway, Sept. 14-16. The pre-entry list closed at 94 for the ASCS winged sprints and officials have decided to split the field the first two nights, with $3,000-to-win features culminating those programs. Drivers will earn points each time they hit the track Thursday and Friday nights to help determine their starting position for the final night. This year's list of entrants is comprised of drivers from 17 states (Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraksa, North Carolina, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee and Texas). Drivers can still pre-register by contacting Terry Mattox via email to terry@ascsracing.com. Drivers entering now will be placed on a qualifying night. Thursday Night Qualifiers: 1JR Steven Russell 1K Kelby Watt 1P Curtis Evans 1T Joshua Tyre 2 Chase Porter 3 Howard Moore 4W Jamie Ball 6 Christopher Townsend 7B Ben Brown 7C Chris Morgan 7M Chance Morton 8 Alex Sewell 8M Kade Morton 9C Chase Randall 9$ Kyle Clark 9JR Derek Hagar 10 Landon Britt 10C Jeremy Campbell 11 Roger Crockett 11M Michael Tyre 12X Garet Williamson 13 Elijah Gile 14M Randy Martin 16 Hannah Merritt 22S Slater Helt 23 Lance Moss 31 Casey Wills 41 Mackenzie Borchers 44 Ronny Howard 44C Chris Martin 45X Kyler Johnson 51B Joe B. Miller 52 Blake Hahn 55 Brandon Anderson 57 Billy Butler 71 Channin Tankersley 73 Samuel Wagner 75 Tyler Blank 86 Timothy Smith 88 Austin McCarl 91 Michael Day 91K Austin O'Neal 91T Tyler Thomas 97 Kevin Cummings 98P Miles Paulus 99D Tucker Daly Friday Night Qualifiers: 1 Sean McClelland 1H Hank Davis 1X Jake Bubak 2C Wayne Johnson 2J Zach Blurton 2X Tony Rustad 3Z Zach Davis 4C Chase Richards 4M Cameron Martin 4X Brad Bowden 5 Ernie Morriss 9C Tony Crank 10K Jordan Knight 10K1 Dewayne White 12M Greg Merritt 12 Jeffrey Newell 13C Chase Howard 14 Jordon Mallett 14E Kyle Bellm 14T Travis Oldfield 15D Andrew Deal 16S Steven Howell 18 Ryan Roberts 18X Nathan Ryun 19 Ayrton Gennetten 20 Kelsey Ivy 21 Kameron Key 22K Kaleb Johnson 22M Rees Moran 27 Carson McCarl 32 Riley Valentine 32D Daryn Langford 33 Alan Zoutte 36 Jason Martin 37 Ayden Gatewood 41H Colton Hardy 47 Dale Howard 52D Skyler Daly 71B Brady Baker 74 Tucker Boulton 77 Jack Wagner 83 Kurt Mueller 87J Jace Park 96S Brandon Sampson 95 Matt Covington 97M Scotty Milan 187 Landon Crawley 938 Bradley Fezard Event points are awarded each time a driver takes a competitive green flag. These points are used to set the field for Saturday and are not used to set lineups during a preliminary night. A driver may not switch nights once they pull onto the track to qualify. Qualifying and heat race points are awarded: 30, 27, 24, 21, 18, 15, 12, 9, 6, 3 B-Feature Points, starting with the first non-qualifier, are awarded: 87, 86, 85, 84, 83, 82, 81, etc. A-Feature points are awarded: 150, 142, 135, 130, 125, 122, 119, 116, 113, 110, 108, 106, 104, 102, 100, 98, 96, 94, 92, 90, 89, 88 Following the completion of Friday's program, event points will be totaled with the Top eight locked in, straight up, into Saturday's A-Feature. All other drivers will be lined up into four Last Chance Qualifiers on Saturday. Any ties in event points will be broken by the driver with the faster qualifying time. ASCS purse structure for Thursday and Friday: A-Feature: 1. $3,000; 2. $1,500; 3. $1,100; 4. $1,000; 5. $800 6. $700; 7. $600; 8. $500; 9. $475; 10. $450; 11. $425; 12. $400 13. $400; 14. $400; 15. $400; 16. $400; 17. $400; 18. $400; 19. $400; 20. $400; 21. $400; 22. $400; Any non-transferring driver will be paid $100. ASCS purse structure for Saturday: A-Feature: 1. $10,000; 2. $5,000; 3. $2,500; 4. $1,500; 5. $1,250; 6. $1,150; 7. $1,100; 8. $1,000; 9. $900; 10. $800; 11. $700; 12. $600; 13. $550; 14. $525; 15. $500; 16. $475; 17. $450; 18. $425; 19. $400; 20. $400; 21. $400; 22. $400; Any non-transferring driver will be paid $100. The Hockett-McMillin Memorial recognizes the legacy of Jesse Hockett, from Warsaw, Mo., who was a star in both the winged and non-wing sprint divisions when he lost his life in a shop accident in 2010. His cousin and crew chief, Daniel McMillin, was killed in an automobile accident in 2006. Wayne Johnson won last year's ASCS Winged Sprint portion of the event while Chase Randall captured the POWRi WAR Sprint feature. Thursday, Sept. 14 admission Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $22 Adults (16 and up) - $25 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22 Youth (6 to 15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $60 Pit Pass - $45 3-Day Pit Pass - $135 Friday, Sept. 15 admission Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $22 Adults (16 and up) - $25 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22 Youth (6 to 15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $60 Pit Pass - $45 Saturday, Sept. 16 admission Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $32 Adults (16 and up) - $35 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $32 Youth (6 to 15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $80 Pit Pass - $45 For information on any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  Davenport Dominate to Win Second Career Hillbilly Hundred

  MIDDLEBOURNE, WV (September 3, 2023) - Jonathan Davenport raced to a convincing 55th Annual Hillbilly Hundred - Presented by Arizona Sport Shirts victory on Sunday Night at Tyler County Speedway. The 3-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion took the lead on lap 17 from Daulton Wilson and went unchallenged the rest of the way for his second career win in America's oldest dirt late model crown jewel event. Davenport's triumph was worth $30,000. Wilson, who led the first 16 laps of the race from his pole starting spot finished in second earning a $15,000 payday. Brandon Overton, the 2018 winner of the race was third with Ricky Thornton, Jr. taking fourth and Hudson O'Neal rounding out the top five. Davenport in Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the 72nd time in his career notched his second biggest win of the 2023 racing season only behind the Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora in June. "One time they [lapped traffic] were four-wide in front of me there and I was thinking I am just going to have to ride here for a while. We got into a couple of lapped cars there I didn't really mean to. The racing line is so sensitive right here to get off the corner good you really have to turn in and once you're under somebody you really can't do it so it kind of pushes. My guys really stepped up and did a really good job for me, we all put our heads together all day today. We kind of wanted to go in a different direction. We have been o.k. we've slowly been getting better. We just felt like we needed to try some new stuff," said the Blairsville, Georgia native. Wilson, who led feature laps both at Portsmouth and Tyler County this weekend continued his recent run of solid finishes, coming home in the runner-up position. "We've had a really good car all weekend. We have had a really good year we've gotten better as the season went on, maybe we will finish up there before too long. I wanted it to stay green we were on harder tires than he [Davenport] was, earlier in the race I just couldn't maneuver like he could. Once the racetrack cleaned up a little bit, I felt like I was pretty good." Overton rounded out the Big River Steel Podium in third. "Lapped traffic was a challenge tonight. We were o.k. in the beginning, me and Daulton got to racing with some lapped cars and one of them kind of ricocheted off the wall and got me in the right front. I was just glad to finish. I thought I was going to have a flat, but JD and Daulton just checked out on us there. Like I said we are trying to get better and still try and hang on for this fourth spot in points." The winner's Lance and Darla Landers, Double L Motorsports, Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions, Dyna Gro Seed, Lucas Oil Products, Bilstein Shocks, VP Fuels, Mark Martin Automotive, ASC Warranty, Midwest Sheet Metal, and Fast Shafts. Completing the top ten were Tim McCreadie, Jacob Hawkins, Spencer Hughes, Devin Moran, and Max Blair. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary 55th Annual Hillbilly Hundred - Presented by Arizona Sport Shirts Sunday, September 3, 2023 Tyler County Speedway - Middlebourne, WV Allstar Performance Time Trials Fast Time Group A: Daulton Wilson | 13.083 seconds (overall) Fast Time Group B: Hudson O'Neal | 13.181 seconds Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 18D-Daulton Wilson[1]; 2. 11-Spencer Hughes[3]; 3. 111B-Max Blair[2]; 4. 47W-Brandon Weigle[4]; 5. 22-Cody Rogers[8]; 6. 18S-Robbie Scott[7]; 7. GRS1-Daniel Hill[9]; 8. 75-Steve Weigle[5]; 9. 1T-Tyler Erb[6] Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1]; 2. 10-Garrett Smith[5]; 3. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[4]; 4. 39-Tim McCreadie[6]; 5. 14-Braeden Dillinger[3]; 6. 58-Garrett Alberson[2]; 7. 7-Ross Robinson[7]; 8. 29-Larry Grube[8] Simpson Race Products Heat Race #3 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 89-Logan Roberson[2]; 2. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[1]; 3. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[5]; 4. 25Z-Mason Zeigler[3]; 5. 44-Colten Burdette[4]; 6. 99B-Boom Briggs[6]; 7. 6T-Zack Dohm[8]; 8. 57-Kyle Thomas[9]; 9. 25B-Mike Benedum[7] AP1 Insurance Heat Race #4 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 76-Brandon Overton[1]; 2. 37-Jacob Hawkins6]; 3. 99-Devin Moran[2]; 4. 5*-Shane Hitt[3]; 5. 27-Michael Lake[7]; 6. 37B-Travis Brown[8]; 7. 12R-Ryan Payne[5]; 8. 00-Kyle Lukon[4] Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 14-Braeden Dillinger[2]; 2. 22-Cody Rogers[1]; 3. 58-Garrett Alberson[4]; 4. 1T-Tyler Erb[9]; 5. 7-Ross Robinson[6]; 6. 18S-Robbie Scott[3]; 7. 29-Larry Grube[8]; 8. GRS1-Daniel Hill[5]; 9. (DNS) 75-Steve Weigle UNOH B-Main Race #2 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 44-Colten Burdette[1]; 2. 27-Michael Lake[2]; 3. 99B-Boom Briggs[3]; 4. 57-Kyle Thomas[7]; 5. 25B-Mike Benedum[9]; 6. 00-Kyle Lukon[8]; 7. 6T-Zack Dohm[5]; 8. 37B-Travis Brown[4]; 9. (DNS) 12R-Ryan Payne 55th Annual Hillbilly Hundred Feature Finish (100 Laps): Race Statistics Entrants: 34 Terminal Maintenance & Construction Pole Sitter: Daulton Wilson Lap Leaders: Daulton Wilson (Laps 1-16); Jonathan Davenport (Laps 17-100) Wieland Feature Winner: Jonathan Davenport Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Feature Winner: Jonathan Davenport Brandon Ford TV Challenge Feature Winner: n/a Margin of Victory: 0.478 seconds Gorsuch Performance Solutions Cautions: Earl Pearson, Jr., Michael Lake, Ross Robinson (Lap 4); Debris (Lap 84); Garrett Smith (Lap 86); Logan Roberson (Lap 91) Series Provisionals: Tyler Erb; Ross Robinson Fast Time Provisional: n/a Series Emergency Provisionals: n/a Track Provisional: Daniel Hill Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Jonathan Davenport, Daulton Wilson, Brandon Overton Penske Shocks Top 5: Jonathan Davenport, Daulton Wilson, Brandon Overton, Ricky Thornton, Jr., Hudson O'Neal Todd Steel Buildings Hard Charger of the Race: Tim McCreadie (Advanced 9 Positions) Wilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Jacob Hawkins Deatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Colten Burdette Earnhardt Technologies Most Laps Led: Jonathan Davenport (84 Laps) Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Ricky Thornton, Jr. Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Ricky Thornton, Jr. O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Max Blair Etchberger Trucking Fastest Lap of the Race: Daulton Wilson (Lap 2 - 13.827 seconds) MD3 Tough Break of the Race: Earl Pearson, Jr. Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Cory Fostvedt (Jonathan Davenport) ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Clements Racing Engines Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Longhorn Chassis Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Devin Moran (13.338 seconds) Time of Race: 38 minutes 10 seconds The Big River Steel Chase for the Championship Presented by ARP Point Standings: About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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  BRODY ROA HEADS TO TEXAS AND ARKANSAS FOR THIS WEEK'S USAC NATIONAL SPRINT CAR SERIES RACES

  (Cypress, CA, September 3, 2023) Ten weeks out of the cockpit in the middle of summer is a lot of time off for any race driver including current USAC/CRA point leader Brody Roa. That was how long it was going to be if Roa waited around for the next series race at Perris Auto Speedway on September 23rd. So, the veteran driver and Inland Rigging team owners Tom and Christy Dunkel have decided to scratch his competitive itch by heading to the USAC National Series races at the Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas this Thursday, September 7th, and the Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, Arkansas on Friday, and Saturday September 8th and 9th. 361626712_6357550740947941_4537972806602874589_n.jpg Brody Roa and the Inland Rigging #17R are headed to Texas and Arkansas. Doug Allen photo. The last time Roa was on the track was at a USAC/CRA race at Perris on July 15th. On that night he won his third series main event in a row. That gave him eight wins in the first 13 USAC/CRA races of the year. In addition, in those 13 races, he has three second-place results and has only finished out of the top five one time. He has parlayed those finishes into a 151-point lead in the championship standings with only five races remaining this year. The layoff slowing Roa's current hot streak was not scheduled to be this long. In fact, there were four races on the original schedule between August 12th through September 9th. However, all of them were canceled. The Santa Maria Raceway has been shuttered all season long, and USAC/CRA races on the 59-year-old 1/3 mile on August 12th and September 9th were voided. A track for an August 26th TBA was never found. Lastly, the remnants of Hurricane Hillary forced the cancellation of the August 19th race at Perris. While the break in the schedule would not normally be well received, especially for a driver on a hot streak, it could not have come at a better time for Roa. Six weeks ago he and his wife Tailor welcomed their second daughter, Rylee Ann, into the world. The proud dad was more than occupied with helping with the new arrival and her two-year-old big sister, Addison Leanne. "It (the break in the schedule) really came at the right time," Roa confirmed. "The little one is six weeks old now and we have not had a race since she has been here. I got to spend a lot of time here (home) with everybody." While Roa is excited to take on a couple of new tracks, he is somewhat sad to see the Santa Maria shows disappear. Over the past three or four seasons he has been the driver to beat at the Santa Barbara County oval. "I have been really bummed about Santa Maria canceling all of these races," Roa lamented. "When I first started running sprint cars, I hated the place. It was always so rough it really did not fit my style. The last six or seven years it has really come around. It has been really good to us. We kind of got word that Santa Maria was not looking good (for September 9th). Tom (car owner Tom Dunkel) wanted to go racing and he said, 'I will tow your trailer out to Texas, let's do it.'" Devils Bowl is a famous racetrack that Roa has never raced on but is familiar with it from watching streamed races online. However, he had never even heard of Texarkana 67 before last week. "I have watched races from there (Devil's Bowl) for a while," Roa said. "The midget team I drove for (at the Chili Bowl), Kevin Ramey, I think he is the winningest driver there. It is a cool joint to go to with the history of it and how long it has been around. Just from watching it on video, it kind of looks like the size of Calistoga. Characteristically, it always looks smooth and slick and it does not have a wall, so I don't know if there is anything right now that I can compare it to. After Devils Bowl, we are headed to Texarkana 67 Speedway. That place I really do not have any knowledge on. I don't even know how big it is. I looked it up on Google Earth and it looks like there is a pile of dirt on turn three. I don't even know how long it has been there as this is the first time I have heard of it." "No, no," Roa laughed when asked if he would check out the tracks on a simulator. "The only one I had, I did not really use it as a practice tool. I am not really a simulator guy." In addition to all of his regular sponsors, Roa has one of his Chili Bowl Nationals sponsors on board for the three races. "Ever since the first time I ran the Chili Bowl with Kevin Ramey and Taylor Courtney, Jambo Barbeques was a big part of that deal," the 2019 USAC Southwest Series champion stated. They have all become similar to a Texas family to us. When we decided to go on this trip I called them and talked a bit. To be honest, I had not talked to them in a while. I said we are looking for a little bit of help getting there as traveling there is not cheap. They said they would help. We appreciate it as everything we get goes a long way." In addition, Roa has a t-shirt sale going on to help with expenses for the trip. 346796104_1206749826660886_1723353253831807847_n.jpg "We are doing 17% (the same number that is on both Inland Rigging sprint cars) off our t-shirts on brodyroa.com," Roa said. "All of those sales will help us get halfway across the country to the race. We are running that sale through Saturday (September 9th) at Texarkana." "I really want to thank Jambo Barbeque Pits for jumping on board for this event and all the rest of our sponsors as well," Roa intoned. "They all make it possible for trips like this to get us through the rest of the season as well. We appreciate everyone of them and everything they do for us. Without their support, we would not be racing." For fans who cannot make it to Texas or Arkansas, all three nights will be shown live from the start of hot laps through the end of the main events on Flo Racing. For information on how to watch, please visit the following link https://www.floracing.com/. Fans can pick up a 2023 Inland Rigging Racing Team shirt from the crew after the races or online brodyroa.com. As always, Brody Roa would be more than happy to jump in a race car on his weekends off from the #17R. His entire schedule is printed below. If anybody wishes to contact him about open dates, they can do so at 714-932-7994 or mailto:brodyroa91@gmail.com The team wants to thank the following sponsors for making the 2023 season possible. Inland Rigging, Dunkel Farms, United Asset Sales, Osborne Speed & Machine, "Biker" Bruce Fischer, ALR Virtual Services, Burris Racing, Caltrol, Jambo Barbeque Pits, Competition Suspension, K-1 Race Gear, Molecule, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. Brody Roa's 2023 Schedule and Race Results January 27 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main January 28 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main February 25 Kern County Raceway Park USAC West Coast Sprint Cars Rained Out March 3 Central Arizona Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 4 Central Arizona Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 11 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp 17th A Main March 18 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main March 24 Kings Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 25 Thunderbowl Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out April 1 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main April 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 5th A Main April 22 Kings Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main April 29 Kern County Raceway Park USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 20 Thunderbowl Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main May 27 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main June 10 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main June 24 Bakersfield Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main July 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main August 12 Santa Maria Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Canceled August 19 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out September 7 Devils Bowl Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars September 8 Texarkana 67 Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars September 9 Texarkana 67 Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars September 23 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars October 14 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars October 20 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp October 21 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp November 3 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 4 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 11 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Tom Dunkel's 2023 Racing Results January 12 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals Prelim. Night 12th C Main March 11 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp 16th A Main April 1 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th B Main April 8 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main May 13 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars 11th A Main June 17 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars 19th A Main June 24 Bakersfield Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main July 8 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main July 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main August 19 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out September 2 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main September 23 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars @inlandrigging, @dunkelfarms @roygamityanauctioneer @burris_racing_usa @mikeburrisoc @csishocks @theoriginalloosebruce @alrvirtualservices @k1racegear @moleculesports @rodendsupply @baldwinfilters @ngkracing @originalngksparkplugs @usacnation @usac_cra @perrisautospeedway @b_roa91 @tai_xoxo_roa @zacboz35 @joegibb83, @caltrolinc @narc410 @drivenracingoil This release was produced by Scott Daloisio Sports (909) 226-7768 mailto:sdaloisiosports@gmail.com

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  Chad Simpson cashes big on Night Two of Lucas Oil MLRA Ron Jenkins Memorial at Lucas Oil Speedway

  WHEATLAND, MO. (Sept. 2, 2023) - Chad Simpson cemented his Lucas Oil MLRA championship points lead and enjoyed a lucrative payday on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway. Simpson, of Mount Vernon, Iowa, led the final 34 of the 40-lap Lucas Oil MLRA Ron Jenkins Memorial Presented by Rugged Radios. Simpson earned $11,000 for the triumph, including a $1,000 bonus from Mary Jenkins Holt in memory of Ron Jenkins, original builder of Wheatland Raceway. Mary also will awarded a $500 bonus to Simpson as fast-time qualifier on Saturday night. Simpson beat his brother, Chris Simpson of Oxford, Iowa, by 3.5 seconds for the victory in the 40-lap main event after settling for second the night before. "Two great nights for us," Simpson said. He increased the points lead to 290 over Chris Simpson with just four MLRA races remaining in pursuit of a repeat series championship and his fourth overall to go with titles in 2014, 2018 and 2022. "We had a good hot rod, but we started to hurt the right rear tire and I'm glad it's over," Simpson said afterward. Other feature winners on Night Two were Kris Jackson (Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods), Nic Bidinger (Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds) and Mason Beck (O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars). The first seven laps of the MLRA feature saw three lead changes. The Simpson brothers started together on the front row and Chris Simpson led the opening three circuits before Tony Jackson Jr., took over the lead with an inside pass off turn two on lap four. Three laps later, Chad Simpson moved to the front as he sailed around the outside of Jackson off turn four - just before the race's first caution for a two-car spin at the back of the field. Chad Simpson executed a flawless restart and rolled to a 1.3-second lead over Chris Simpson before a lap-10 caution for a slowing Aaron Marrant took away that margin. The leader once again set sail as the green flew and, with a clear track ahead, opened a 2.9-second lead by the halfway mark. That's when the event's third caution appeared as Justin Wells came to a stop on the front straightaway. Daniel Hilsabeck, who started seventh, rallied into third with Dustin Hodges fourth with Jackson in fifth. By lap 24, Dillon McCowan was in fourth after starting the race 11th and starting to apply pressure to Chris Simpson and Hilsabeck as the slowing car of Jackson led to caution No. 4. Following another caution on lap 27, Chad Simpson soon opened his biggest lead of the race, 2.7 seconds by lap 34. Simpson encountered lapped traffic the rest of the way, but was able to weave through it to preserve his third MLRA feature win of the season. He beat Chad Simpson by 3.5 seconds as fireworks lit the sky as he took the checkers. "Early on there, those guys got a little better jump on me but I knew the top would come in eventually, at least a little bit," Chad Simpson said. "Just hats out to all the sponsors who help me on this thing. But this one here, it's big hats off to my crew guy. He told me mid-race to get off the top and get down to the middle and I was able to pull away." Hilsabeck finished another 3.2 seconds behind Chris Simpson for third, Hodges was fourth and Matt Johnson captured fifth. "It really dictates off of four," Chris Simpson said of the chance to overtake Chad on the lap-27 restart. "Daniel kind of hooked me on that last restart and got me sideways and let Chad get out. Once he moved to the middle, it was over. "They've had a good car and congrats to them. Randy Davidson (Trucking) is our sponsor and he got me and Chad one and two, so I'm sure he'll be throwing some beers back here in a little bit." For the second straight night, Chad Simpson set fast qualifying time. His lap of 15.610 was an omen of things to come as he went on to win his heat and the main event. It was Simpson's fifth overall win of the year. McCowan, of nearby Urbana, finished sixth and maintained his stronghold on the MLRA Rookie of the Year race. Kaeden Cornell of Willard finished seventh and Cole Wells of Aurora was eighth. Jackson completes USRA B-Mod sweep: Kris Jackson completed a weekend sweep in the Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mod division, this time with a drive from 15th at the start to first and needing only 11 laps to do so. The Lebanon driver beat Dayton Pursley by just over one second for his fifth Lucas Oil Speedway win of the season and 39th overall. "We didn't have a very good heat race. We couldn't get in our rhythm and tires hooked up for the heat," Jackson said. "It buried us. But we're gonna make a late charge at this USRA points thing and this was a good points night." Pursley set the early pace as action was slowed by three cautions before three laps were completed. But Jackson already had advanced to sixth by lap five. Pursley's lead was 1.9 seconds over Casey Thomas by the mid point on lap 10 but Jackson made it to third when a caution flew. Jackson immediately drove to the lead on the restart and pulled away from there to complete the weekend sweep. He finished 1.1 seconds clear of Pursley with Eric Turner third, Thomas fourth and Colson Kirk fifth. Bidinger leads all the way for USRA Modified win: Nic Bidinger of Perry, Kan., led all 20 laps to capture the Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modified feature over Ryan Middaugh. Bidinger started on the front row and wasted no time taking command, opening a 3.01-second lead over Middaugh by lap 10. Even as he found lapped traffic over the final half of the race, Bidinger maintained a comfortable command en route to winning at Lucas Oil Speedway for the second straight weekend and fourth time this season. His margin was 3.09 seconds at the finish over Middaugh, the Night One Jenkins Memorial winner. Kameron Grindstaff finished third with Kerry Davis fourth and Jason Pursley fifth. "I said it last week when we were standing up here, this CDR (Cade Dillard Racing) car is fast," Bidinger said. "This week, I didn't screw it up. Last week, the setup wasn't very good. Tonight we were spot on. I have to thank all my guys." USRA Stock Cars win goes to Beck: Season champion Mason Beck of Urbana led flag to flag for his seventh O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars feature win. Beck started up front and led all 20 laps, opening a commanding 3.1-second lead over Brandon Conkwright halfway through the race and wound up with the same margin at the checkers. Conkwright had a 1.7-second margin over third-place Waylon Dimmitt. Beck was happy to improved one spot from his runner-up finish on Friday. "We had a pretty good run last night. I didn't really want to have to go side-by-side all night, so we got her a little better for tonight and ended up winning it," Beck said. "And I forgot to say this last week, but I do believe that I have the fastest Stock Car in the state of Missouri." William Garner came home in fourth with Pat Graham in fifth. LUCAS OIL SPEEDWAY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS (Sept. 2, 2023) Lucas Oil MLRA Ron Jenkins Memorial Night Two MLRA Late Models A Feature - 1. 25-Chad Simpson[2]; 2. 32S-Chris Simpson[1]; 3. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[7]; 4. 22H-Dustin Hodges[5]; 5. 8X-Matt Johnson[15]; 6. 8-Dillon McCowan[11]; 7. 50-Kaeden Cornell[8]; 8. 45-Cole Wells[19]; 9. 15S-Clayton Stuckey[12]; 10. 15-Justin Duty[23]; 11. 14G-Trevor Gundaker[4]; 12. 11H-Jeff Herzog[9]; 13. 7D-Dusty Leonard[21]; 14. 71-Jim Body[14]; 15. 26-Glen Powell[22]; 16. 96-Dalton Imhoff[18]; 17. (DNF) 56JR-Tony Jackson Jr[3]; 18. (DNF) 36-Logan Martin[13]; 19. (DNF) 93-Mason Oberkramer[6]; 20. (DNF) 98-Justin Wells[10]; 21. (DNF) 7B-Mark Burgtorf[16]; 22. (DNF) 1X-Aaron Marrant[24]; 23. (DNF) 2-Tyler Stevens[17]; 24. (DNF) 7J-Jake Morris[20] Fast Shafts B Main 1 - 1. 2-Tyler Stevens[2]; 2. 45-Cole Wells[3]; 3. 7D-Dusty Leonard[1]; 4. 15-Justin Duty[6]; 5. 1A-Bryon Allison[5]; 6. 14M-Nathan Herne[10]; 7. 1X-Aaron Marrant[7]; 8. 66-Eli Ross[4]; 9. (DNF) 33F-Rickey Frankel[8]; 10. (DNS) 77-Jeremy Petty Sunoco B Main 2 - 1. 96-Dalton Imhoff[1]; 2. 7J-Jake Morris[4]; 3. 26-Glen Powell[3]; 4. 14R-Jeff Roth[5]; 5. 11-Steve Johnson[8]; 6. 19L-Thomas Langley[6]; 7. 42-Johnathan Huston[9]; 8. (DNF) 50C-Kayden Clatt[2]; 9. (DNS) 29-Chandler Moenning Swift Springs Heat 1 - 1. 32S-Chris Simpson[1]; 2. 22H-Dustin Hodges[2]; 3. 11H-Jeff Herzog[3]; 4. 36-Logan Martin[5]; 5. 7D-Dusty Leonard[4]; 6. 45-Cole Wells[7]; 7. 1A-Bryon Allison[6]; 8. 1X-Aaron Marrant[9]; 9. 77-Jeremy Petty[8] MD3 Heat 2 - 1. 56JR-Tony Jackson Jr[2]; 2. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[5]; 3. 8-Dillon McCowan[1]; 4. 8X-Matt Johnson[6]; 5. 2-Tyler Stevens[7]; 6. 66-Eli Ross[9]; 7. 15-Justin Duty[3]; 8. 33F-Rickey Frankel[4]; 9. 14M-Nathan Herne[8] Midwest Sheet Metal Heat 3 - 1. 25-Chad Simpson[1]; 2. 93-Mason Oberkramer[4]; 3. 98-Justin Wells[3]; 4. 71-Jim Body[9]; 5. 96-Dalton Imhoff[2]; 6. 26-Glen Powell[7]; 7. 14R-Jeff Roth[5]; 8. (DNF) 29-Chandler Moenning[6]; 9. (DNS) 42-Johnathan Huston Hooker Harness Heat 4 - 1. 14G-Trevor Gundaker[1]; 2. 50-Kaeden Cornell[2]; 3. 15S-Clayton Stuckey[6]; 4. 7B-Mark Burgtorf[3]; 5. 50C-Kayden Clatt[4]; 6. 7J-Jake Morris[7]; 7. 19L-Thomas Langley[5]; 8. 11-Steve Johnson[8] Qualifying Group A - 1. 32S-Chris Simpson, 00:16.073[12]; 2. 8-Dillon McCowan, 00:16.076[5]; 3. 22H-Dustin Hodges, 00:16.107[10]; 4. 56JR-Tony Jackson Jr, 00:16.150[9]; 5. 11H-Jeff Herzog, 00:16.176[6]; 6. 15-Justin Duty, 00:16.187[14]; 7. 7D-Dusty Leonard, 00:16.206[16]; 8. 33F-Rickey Frankel, 00:16.210[3]; 9. 36-Logan Martin, 00:16.231[8]; 10. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck, 00:16.240[18]; 11. 1A-Bryon Allison, 00:16.300[1]; 12. 8X-Matt Johnson, 00:16.391[13]; 13. 45-Cole Wells, 00:16.448[17]; 14. 2-Tyler Stevens, 00:16.493[7]; 15. 77-Jeremy Petty, 00:16.683[15]; 16. 14M-Nathan Herne, 00:16.791[2]; 17. 1X-Aaron Marrant, 00:16.793[4]; 18. 66-Eli Ross, 00:16.932[11] Qualifying Group B - 1. 25-Chad Simpson, 00:15.610[7]; 2. 14G-Trevor Gundaker, 00:16.231[9]; 3. 96-Dalton Imhoff, 00:16.275[10]; 4. 50-Kaeden Cornell, 00:16.325[14]; 5. 98-Justin Wells, 00:16.334[17]; 6. 7B-Mark Burgtorf, 00:16.493[16]; 7. 93-Mason Oberkramer, 00:16.506[3]; 8. 50C-Kayden Clatt, 00:16.662[15]; 9. 14R-Jeff Roth, 00:16.739[1]; 10. 19L-Thomas Langley, 00:16.827[4]; 11. 29-Chandler Moenning, 00:16.914[8]; 12. 15S-Clayton Stuckey, 00:16.946[12]; 13. 26-Glen Powell, 00:16.964[6]; 14. 7J-Jake Morris, 00:16.986[2]; 15. 42-Johnathan Huston, 00:17.015[13]; 16. 11-Steve Johnson, 00:17.394[5]; 17. 71-Jim Body, 00:17.459[11] Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods A Feature - 1. J2-Kris Jackson[15]; 2. 99T-Eric Turner[6]; 3. 10P-Dayton Pursley[2]; 4. 42C-Casey Thomas[1]; 5. 7-Colson Kirk[12]; 6. 18-JC Morton[5]; 7. 15-Ryan Edde[3]; 8. 94C-JT Carroll[14]; 9. 17-Henry Chambers[11]; 10. 58-Chad Reid[23]; 11. 11L-Logan Smith[20]; 12. 2-Quentin Taylor[8]; 13. 3D-Dexton Daniels[21]; 14. 17W-Travis Wolf[7]; 15. 27-Terry Williams[4]; 16. 91-Hoyt Miller[16]; 17. 76-KC Mullin[25]; 18. 2C-Joe Cummings[13]; 19. 15D-Nick Drew[17]; 20. (DNF) 64-John Ross[9]; 21. (DNF) 17B-Jace Boney[10]; 22. (DNF) 28-Wesley Briggs[19]; 23. (DNF) 96-Dylan Daniels[24]; 24. (DNF) 19R-Cole Stillwell[18]; 25. (DNF) 42-Dale Enloe[22) Heat 1 - 1. 18-JC Morton[1]; 2. 10P-Dayton Pursley[3]; 3. 64-John Ross[2]; 4. 17B-Jace Boney[6]; 5. 7-Colson Kirk[8]; 6. J2-Kris Jackson[9]; 7. 11L-Logan Smith[7]; 8. 58-Chad Reid[5]; 9. 76-KC Mullin[4] Heat 2 - 1. 42C-Casey Thomas[1]; 2. 27-Terry Williams[3]; 3. 17W-Travis Wolf[6]; 4. 2C-Joe Cummings[2]; 5. 91-Hoyt Miller[4]; 6. 15D-Nick Drew[8]; 7. 3D-Dexton Daniels[7]; 8. 96-Dylan Daniels[5] Heat 3 - 1. 99T-Eric Turner[4]; 2. 15-Ryan Edde[5]; 3. 2-Quentin Taylor[1]; 4. 17-Henry Chambers[6]; 5. 94C-JT Carroll[7]; 6. 19R-Cole Stillwell[3]; 7. 28-Wesley Briggs[8]; 8. 42-Dale Enloe[2] Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds A Feature - 1. 3B-Nic Bidinger[2]; 2. 21M-Ryan Middaugh[3]; 3. 14-Kameron Grindstaff[5]; 4. 68-Kerry Davis[8]; 5. 38C-Jason Pursley[4]; 6. 98-Jeff Cutshaw[12]; 7. 127-Paden Phillips[6]; 8. 5*-John Briggs[1]; 9. 9-Kenton Allen[10]; 10. C3-Chad Staus[9]; 11. 24C-Brandon Conkwright[18]; 12. 151-Lucas Gibbs[7]; 13. 29-Ethyn Hafner[13]; 14. 21W-Tracy Wolf[16]; 15. 22B-Rick Beebe[15]; 16. 23-Lucas Dobbs[14]; 17. 4B-Eric Brady[17]; 18. (DNF) 18-Chad Lyle[11] Heat 1 - 1. 5*-John Briggs[1]; 2. 14-Kameron Grindstaff[5]; 3. 38C-Jason Pursley[8]; 4. 3B-Nic Bidinger[9]; 5. C3-Chad Staus[3]; 6. 98-Jeff Cutshaw[4]; 7. 23-Lucas Dobbs[2]; 8. 22B-Rick Beebe[7]; 9. (DNF) 24C-Brandon Conkwright[6] Heat 2 - 1. 21M-Ryan Middaugh[3]; 2. 151-Lucas Gibbs[1]; 3. 127-Paden Phillips[6]; 4. 68-Kerry Davis[7]; 5. 9-Kenton Allen[5]; 6. 18-Chad Lyle[8]; 7. 29-Ethyn Hafner[9]; 8. (DNF) 21W-Tracy Wolf[4]; 9. (DNF) 4B-Eric Brady[2] O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars A Feature - 1. 0F-Mason Beck[2]; 2. 24C-Brandon Conkwright[3]; 3. 11-Waylon Dimmitt[5]; 4. 7G-William Garner[10]; 5. 1G-Pat Graham[6]; 6. 7-Doug Keller[1]; 7. 91-Johnny Fennewald[4]; 8. 50-Darrell Hurt[15]; 9. 0-Chase Galvan[9]; 10. 83-James Ellis[12]; 11. 115-Jason Park[8]; 12. 5T-Robert Garst[13]; 13. 21-Darren Phillips[7]; 14. 1X-Mark Simon[17]; 15. 23-Kevin Simon[11]; 16. 24W-Craig Wright[16]; 17. (DNF) 116-Zack Smith[14]; 18. (DNS) 39JR-Robert Southerland Bill Roberts Chevrolet Heat 1 - 1. 1G-Pat Graham[2]; 2. 91-Johnny Fennewald[6]; 3. 115-Jason Park[3]; 4. 83-James Ellis[4]; 5. 50-Darrell Hurt[5]; 6. (DNF) 39JR-Robert Southerland[1] Bill Roberts Chevrolet Heat 2 - 1. 11-Waylon Dimmitt[2]; 2. 0F-Mason Beck[4]; 3. 21-Darren Phillips[1]; 4. 5T-Robert Garst[6]; 5. 1X-Mark Simon[3]; 6. (DNS) 7G-William Garner Bill Roberts Chevrolet Heat 3 - 1. 24C-Brandon Conkwright[4]; 2. 7-Doug Keller[2]; 3. 0-Chase Galvan[3]; 4. 23-Kevin Simon[5]; 5. 116-Zack Smith[6]; 6. 24W-Craig Wright[1] Diamond Drag Boat Nationals conclude on Sunday: The Kentucky Drag Boat Association-sanctioned 13th annual Diamond Drag Boat Nationals conclude Sunday on Lake Lucas with pit and spectator gates opening at 8 a.m. with elimination brackets starting at 9 a.m. Divisions in action will be Top Alcohol Hydro, Pro Outlaw, Pro Modified, Quick Eliminator, Pro Eliminator, Pro Comp Flat, Top Eliminator, Mod Eliminator, Stock Eliminator and Personal Water Craft. Check out kydragboat.com for more information on the series. 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  Thornton Back in Victory Lane at Portsmouth River Days Rumble

  PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (September 2, 2023) - The dream season continues for Ricky Thornton Jr. - winning his 17th Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event of the year on Saturday Night at Portsmouth Raceway Park - earning $15,000 for his triumph in the River Days Rumble. Thornton, who started seventh on the grid charged to the lead on lap 32 past Daulton Wilson. Devin Moran tried to make it close in the waning laps but had to settle for second-place 1.786 seconds behind the winner. Wilson, who led 15 laps during the race rounded out the Big River Steel Podium in third. Brandon Overton, who led seven of the 50 laps was fourth with Hudson O'Neal rebounding from a flat tire and passed Jonathan Davenport on the final lap for fifth. O'Neal coming off a $50,000 victory last weekend at Port Royal took the lead at the start of the race and held the point for the first nine laps until Overton, who started alongside O'Neal on the front row took the lead on lap 10. Overton held the lead until Wilson wrestled it from him on lap 18. Wilson put himself in position for his first career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win for the second year in a row at PRP. A caution with 29 laps scored however would halt Wilson's momentum. On the restart Thornton would move into second as he then set high sights on Wilson. Wilson stumbled slightly in turn two and that allowed Thornton to clear him with a slider to take the lead. There would be two more cautions in the race as Moran would threaten Thornton for a few laps before Thornton eventually opened enough breathing room. Thornton, who was the fourth different leader of the race fell back at the start, but charged to the front gaining the lead with 18 laps remaining as he spoke from Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the 22nd time in his career. "I love coming to this place, I wished we raced here more often. It's nice to come here two nights in a row and be on top both nights," as Thornton was referring to his $10,000 victory in the unsanctioned Boone Coleman Memorial on Friday Night. "My confidence kind of increased as the race went on. I really didn't get that good of a start. I probably fell back to 13th or so and then I was able to drive back up through there. So, it was really good. I don't know why Brandon [Overton] picked the bottom on that restart, but it worked out for me. I was way better on the restart. I thought that Daulton pretty much had it and then pushed that one time and that was my shot to get by him and it all worked out." Moran, who started behind Thornton in ninth and moved to second in the final 10 laps was highly complimentary of the track crew after the race. "First off, kudos to Portsmouth Raceway Park they put on a heck of a racetrack for us tonight. You know this is the only time we come here this year and I think this is one of the best tracks Portsmouth's ever had for us. I want to thank them for a great racetrack and thank all of these fans for coming out. I think Ricky Thornton's pretty fast, but we got a little bit closer tonight. I thought we had a chance there for a second, but his team's just really good." Wilson, who was leading the Boone Coleman Memorial the night before terminal engines issues knocked him out of the race came back with another solid effort on Saturday. "We really had a good car for two days in a row. Our guys busted their tails today to get this motor changed. It took off right back in the same spot. I thought I had a car good enough to win there I just kind of screwed it up there a few laps, but you'll have that. We will keep learning and keep working and maybe we will be standing up where Ricky's at before too long." The winner's Todd and Vickie Burns-owned, SSI Motorsports, Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by Big River Steel, Coltman Farms, Hoker Trucking, Sub-Surface of Indiana, Dyno One Inc., West Side Tractor Sales Company, D&E Outside Services, Certified Inspection Services Company, Inc., Sunoco Race Fuels, Bilstein Shocks, Murty Farms, Midwest Sheet Metal, and Excel Floor Covering. Completing the top ten were Jonathan Davenport, Tim McCreadie, Ross Robinson, R.J. Conley, and Colten Burdette. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary River Days Rumble Saturday, September 2, 2023 Portsmouth Raceway Park - Portsmouth, OH Allstar Performance Time Trials Fast Time Group A: Adam Stricker | 14.843 seconds (overall) Fast Time Group B: Hudson O'Neal | 14.896 seconds Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 76-Brandon Overton[2]; 2. 68-Adam Stricker[1]; 3. 99-Devin Moran[3]; 4. 81-Brandon Fouts[4]; 5. 11-Spencer Hughes[5]; 6. 1T-Tyler Erb[6]; 7. B1-Josh Bocook[7]; 8. 21K-Kirk Phillips[8] Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 44-Colten Burdette[1]; 2. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[3]; 3. 49-Jonathan Davenport[6]; 4. 58-Garrett Alberson[2]; 5. 39-Tim McCreadie[5]; 6. 71C-RJ Conley[7]; 7. S21-Seth Daniels[8]; 8. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[4] Simpson Race Products Heat Race #3 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[1]; 2. 71R-Rod Conley[5]; 3. 7-Ross Robinson[2]; 4. 99B-Boom Briggs[3]; 5. 55-Jesse Wisecarver[7]; 6. 17-Shannon Thornsberry[6]; 7. 00-Justin Cooper[4]; 8. (DNS) 145-Chase Frohnapfel AP1 Insurance Heat Race #4 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 18D-Daulton Wilson[1]; 2. 10-Garrett Smith[2]; 3. 111B-Max Blair[3]; 4. 89-Logan Roberson[4]; 5. 13W-David Webb[6]; 6. 29-Clint Keenan[5]; 7. CJ1-Charlie Jude[7] Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 6 Transfer): 1. 11-Spencer Hughes[1]; 2. 39-Tim McCreadie[3]; 3. 13W-David Webb[4]; 4. 71C-RJ Conley[7]; 5. 55-Jesse Wisecarver[2]; 6. 21K-Kirk Phillips[13]; 7. S21-Seth Daniels[11]; 8. 00-Justin Cooper[10]; 9. CJ1-Charlie Jude[12]; 10. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[14]; 11. 17-Shannon Thornsberry[6]; 12. 29-Clint Keenan[8]; 13. B1-Josh Bocook[9]; 14. 1T-Tyler Erb[5]; 15. (DNS) 145-Chase Frohnapfel River Days Rumble Feature Finish (50 Laps): Race Statistics Entrants: 31 Terminal Maintenance & Construction Pole Sitter: Brandon Overton Lap Leaders: Hudson O'Neal (Laps 1-9); Brandon Overton (Laps 10-16); Daulton Wilson (Laps 17-31); Ricky Thornton, Jr. (Laps 32-50) Wieland Feature Winner: Ricky Thornton, Jr. Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Feature Winner: n/a Brandon Ford TV Challenge Feature Winner: n/a Margin of Victory: 1.786 seconds Gorsuch Performance Solutions Cautions: Garrett Smith (Lap 20); Max Blair (Lap 29); Earl Pearson, Jr. (Lap 38) Series Provisionals: Tyler Erb; Earl Pearson, Jr. Fast Time Provisional: n/a Series Emergency Provisionals: n/a Track Provisional: n/a Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Ricky Thornton, Jr., Devin Moran, Daulton Wilson Penske Shocks Top 5: Ricky Thornton, Jr., Devin Moran, Daulton Wilson, Brandon Overton, Hudson O'Neal Todd Steel Buildings Hard Charger of the Race: Tyler Erb (Advanced 12 Positions) Wilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Tim McCreadie Deatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Max Blair Earnhardt Technologies Most Laps Led: Ricky Thornton, Jr. (19 Laps) Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Ricky Thornton, Jr. Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Ricky Thornton, Jr. O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Max Blair Etchberger Trucking Fastest Lap of the Race: Hudson O'Neal (Lap 1 - 15.259 seconds) MD3 Tough Break of the Race: Hudson O'Neal Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Anthony Burroughs (Ricky Thornton, Jr.) ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Clements Racing Engines Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Longhorn Chassis Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Garrett Smith (14.994 seconds) Time of Race: 29 minutes 42 seconds The Big River Steel Chase for the Championship Presented by ARP Point Standings: About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. 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  Stevens rolls to first career MLRA victory in Ron Jenkins Memorial opener at Lucas Oil Speedway

  WHEATLAND, MO. (Sept. 1, 2023) - Fourth-starting Tyler Stevens of Paragould, Ark., scored his first career Lucas Oil MLRA victory Friday night at Lucas Oil Speedway. Stevens took the lead midway through the 30-lapper and went on to beat Chad Simpson on Night One of the Ron Jenkins Memorial Presented by Rugged Radios. Stevens earned $5,000 for the victory in dry-slick conditions. Other feature winners on the first night of the special were Kris Jackson (Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods), Ryan Middaugh (Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds) and Waylon Dimmitt (O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars). There were 34 Late Models and 101 total entries in the pits on Friday night. Stevens, a series rookie who came in ninth in points, chased down and passed Simpson on lap 16 as the leader got pinched in lapped traffic. Stevens called his win a much-needed boost to his team. "We have had the worst luck this year," Stevens said. "New car, new motor, new shocks, new everything. It feels good. I knew we had a heck of a hot rod, we just needed to put it all together." Simpson set fast qualifying time and won his heat to earn the pole. He capitalized on that by taking the lead from the start, with a one-second advantage over Stevens eight laps into the race. Catching lapped traffic by lap 10, Simpson had to carefully pick his way through the slower cars and Stevens was able to pull alongside on lap 15 before taking the lead on lap 16 after Simpson had trouble navigating through turn two. "I was worried I was gonna wear the right rear (tire) out, but the car was so good I could steer around there and didn't have to really slide," Stevens said. "I was pretty patient there, running up behind Chad. He was committed pretty much to the bottom and when he got into that lapped traffic, I knew if he didn't work his way up and find that clean area of the race track, I thought I could roll by him here. "The MLRA has some awesome racers. It feels good to be on top of the podium." Simpson, of Mount Vernon, Iowa, said the lapped traffic did him in but it was a good points night as he continued pursuit of his fourth MLRA championship. "We had a good night, the car's good, we just didn't quite get tight enough for the main," Simpson said. "I got beat in lapped traffic. I got one back home in lapped traffic a couple of weeks ago, so maybe that's mine back." The new leader drove away to a 1.3-second lead with 10 to go as the race's long green-flag run continued all the way to the finish. Meanwhile, as Stevens set the pace up front, Dillon McCowan got around Scott Crigler for third on lap 26. Simpson came rolling in the final laps to make a run at Stevens, but settled for second just .328 seconds behind Stevens. McCowan wound up third with Crigler fourth and Logan Martin in fifth. Chris Simpson, who began the night 165 points behind his brother Chad in the MLRA points chase, went to his backup car for the feature and started at the rear of the field. He finished 15th and lost considerable ground, falling to 240 points behind with just five events remaining. McCowan, the popular local driver from nearby Urbana and the MLRA Rookie of the Year leader, scored his first MLRA podium finish. He moved to third in series points. "It's been a long, long last couple of month," McCowan said. "Ever since the Show-Me (100) we've been battling this thing. The track was amazing. Smooth and slick. You could about race wherever you wanted. "I guess I started driving it a little harder and it freed up the car a little bit and I was able to get around Crigler and start catching (Stevens and Simpson). A couple of more laps and I think we could have been dicing it up with them for the lead." Action resumes on Saturday night with first place worth $11,000 to the MLRA Late Model winner. The total includes a $1,000 bonus from Mary Jenkins Holt in memory of Ron Jenkins, original builder of Wheatland Raceway. Mary also will award a $500 bonus to fast-time qualifier on Saturday night. Pit and spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:05. Jackson drives to B-Mod wins: Lebanon's Kris Jackson picked up his 38th overall feature win in 2023 and fourth at Lucas Oil Speedway, leading the final 15 laps of Friday night's Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mod main event. "This track was great for the feature," Jackson said. "It kind of favored a person like me. I like the middle of the race track and it was probably the prime groove for the better part of the race." Jackson moved from his third starting position to challenge Newell for the lead on lap one, but Newell held him off and had a .720-second lead when the race's first caution waved on lap five. Jackson found traction in the low groove to pass Newell for the lead on lap six, but action was quickly slowed again just a lap later with another caution. Andy Bryant moved into second on the restart and stayed on the high side to battle it out with Jackson. Just as Jackson opened up a 1.2-second lead on lap 11, another caution came out to bunch the field. Finally getting an extended green-flag run, Jackson drove away over the final nine laps for a 3.2-second win over Bryant with Eric Turner coming home in third, Robbe Ewing fourth and Newell finishing fifth. USRA Modifieds victory goes to Middaugh: Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modified track champion Ryan Middaugh of Fulton led all but the first lap en route to his 17th overall victory of the season and sixth at Lucas Oil Speedway, beating Jared Russell and Jason Pursley. Middaugh assumed the lead on lap two when he got around fellow front-row starter Pursley. Over the next several laps, Middaugh ran the low side as Pursley worked the high groove to break away from the third-place Russell by 1.5 seconds. As the laps clicked by, regular-season track champion Middaugh gradually began to pull away to lead Pursley by 1.2 seconds by lap 12. The leader caught lapped traffic by lap 16 just as Russell moved around Pursley and into second. Middaugh held on to beat Russell by 1.02 seconds at the finish with Pursley third, Robbie Reed fourth and Gunner Martin fifth. "Lapped traffic got a little hairy there," Middaugh said. "I wanted a caution, but I didn't want a caution. I just wanted to see the checkered flag." Dimmitt rolls to USRA Stock Cars win: Camdenton's Waylon Dimmitt earned his fourth O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars victory of the season, leading all 20 laps to top track champion Mason Beck. Dimmitt started on the pole and set the early pace, with Pat Graham advancing from sixth to second by lap two and Beck running third. The trio broke away and it was well back to William Garner in fourth by lap 10. Dimmitt was able to extend his lead to 1.5 seconds by lap 12 as Graham and Beck were dueling side by side behind him. Garner soon joined the battle to make it a three-way race for the runner-up spot. Meanwhile, Dimmitt kept pulling away as the race stayed caution-free. He prevailed by 2.9 seconds at the finish with Beck edging past Graham for second on the final lap and Garner finished fourth. "These are the kind of tracks we shine on," Dimmitt said. "I hate racing in the mud. It was good and slick tonight. I kind of wish it was that way every night." Pit and spectator gates open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:05. Dirt Track Saturday admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $27 Adults (16 and up) - $30 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $27 Youth (6-15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $70 Pit Pass - $45 (Admission free with Saturday drag boat ticket, or 2-day or 3-day drag boat passes) LUCAS OIL SPEEDWAY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS (Sept. 1, 2023) Lucas Oil MLRA Ron Jenkins Memorial MLRA Late Models A Feature - 1. 2-Tyler Stevens[4]; 2. 25-Chad Simpson[1]; 3. 8-Dillon McCowan[7]; 4. 12C-Scott Crigler[2]; 5. 36-Logan Martin[10]; 6. 93-Mason Oberkramer[3]; 7. 98-Justin Wells[14]; 8. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[5]; 9. 7B-Mark Burgtorf[8]; 10. 50-Kaeden Cornell[9]; 11. 56JR-Tony Jackson Jr[11]; 12. 8X-Matt Johnson[13]; 13. 15S-Clayton Stuckey[16]; 14. 7D-Dusty Leonard[17]; 15. 32S-Chris Simpson[24]; 16. 15-Justin Duty[20]; 17. 14G-Trevor Gundaker[22]; 18. 11H-Jeff Herzog[19]; 19. 45-Cole Wells[6]; 20. 26-Glen Powell[12]; 21. 1X-Aaron Marrant[23]; 22. 77-Jeremy Petty[15]; 23. 96-Dalton Imhoff[18]; 24. (DNF) 1A-Bryon Allison[21] Fast Shafts B Main 1 - 1. 15S-Clayton Stuckey[4]; 2. 96-Dalton Imhoff[2]; 3. 15-Justin Duty[1]; 4. 14G-Trevor Gundaker[3]; 5. 33F-Rickey Frankel[7]; 6. 29-Chandler Moenning[6]; 7. 66-Eli Ross[8]; 8. (DNS) 19L-Thomas Langley; 9. (DNS) 10-Jacob Magee; 10. (DNS) 3-Joey Smith Sunoco B Main 2 - 1. 7D-Dusty Leonard[1]; 2. 11H-Jeff Herzog[4]; 3. 1A-Bryon Allison[5]; 4. 42-Johnathan Huston[6]; 5. 14R-Jeff Roth[7]; 6. 23-Chad Walter[2]; 7. (DNF) 1X-Aaron Marrant[3]; 8. (DNS) 22H-Dustin Hodges; 9. (DNS) 19L-Thomas Langley Swift Springs Heat 1 - 1. 25-Chad Simpson[1]; 2. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[3]; 3. 7B-Mark Burgtorf[6]; 4. 26-Glen Powell[8]; 5. (DNF) 15-Justin Duty[2]; 6. (DNF) 14G-Trevor Gundaker[5]; 7. (DNF) 3-Joey Smith[7]; 8. (DNF) 33F-Rickey Frankel[4]; 9. (DNS) 10-Jacob Magee MD3 Heat 2 - 1. 93-Mason Oberkramer[4]; 2. 32S-Chris Simpson[2]; 3. 36-Logan Martin[1]; 4. 98-Justin Wells[3]; 5. 96-Dalton Imhoff[5]; 6. 15S-Clayton Stuckey[7]; 7. 29-Chandler Moenning[8]; 8. 66-Eli Ross[6] Midwest Sheet Metal Heat 3 - 1. 12C-Scott Crigler[2]; 2. 45-Cole Wells[1]; 3. 50-Kaeden Cornell[3]; 4. 8X-Matt Johnson[4]; 5. 7D-Dusty Leonard[5]; 6. 1X-Aaron Marrant[6]; 7. 1A-Bryon Allison[7]; 8. 14R-Jeff Roth[8]; 9. 19L-Thomas Langley[9] Hooker Harness Heat 4 - 1. 2-Tyler Stevens[1]; 2. 8-Dillon McCowan[3]; 3. 56JR-Tony Jackson Jr[5]; 4. 77-Jeremy Petty[6]; 5. 23-Chad Walter[8]; 6. 11H-Jeff Herzog[4]; 7. 42-Johnathan Huston[7]; 8. (DNF) 22H-Dustin Hodges[2] Qualifying Group A - 1. 25-Chad Simpson, 00:15.591[7]; 2. 36-Logan Martin, 00:15.672[6]; 3. 15-Justin Duty, 00:15.792[16]; 4. 32S-Chris Simpson, 00:15.827[3]; 5. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck, 00:15.961[1]; 6. 98-Justin Wells, 00:16.055[9]; 7. 33F-Rickey Frankel, 00:16.204[8]; 8. 93-Mason Oberkramer, 00:16.211[2]; 9. 14G-Trevor Gundaker, 00:16.358[4]; 10. 96-Dalton Imhoff, 00:16.376[15]; 11. 7B-Mark Burgtorf, 00:16.447[12]; 12. 66-Eli Ross, 00:16.513[5]; 13. (DNS) 3-Joey Smith; 14. (DNS) 26-Glen Powell; 15. (DNS) 15S-Clayton Stuckey; 16. (DNS) 29-Chandler Moenning; 17. (DNS) 10-Jacob Magee Qualifying Group B - 1. 45-Cole Wells, 00:15.734[5]; 2. 2-Tyler Stevens, 00:15.786[7]; 3. 12C-Scott Crigler, 00:15.853[3]; 4. 22H-Dustin Hodges, 00:15.856[11]; 5. 50-Kaeden Cornell, 00:15.862[17]; 6. 8-Dillon McCowan, 00:15.958[1]; 7. 8X-Matt Johnson, 00:16.040[8]; 8. 11H-Jeff Herzog, 00:16.104[13]; 9. 7D-Dusty Leonard, 00:16.323[14]; 10. 56JR-Tony Jackson Jr, 00:16.543[15]; 11. 1X-Aaron Marrant, 00:16.591[9]; 12. 77-Jeremy Petty, 00:16.675[4]; 13. 1A-Bryon Allison, 00:16.704[2]; 14. 42-Johnathan Huston, 00:17.085[16]; 15. 14R-Jeff Roth, 00:17.124[12]; 16. 23-Chad Walter, 00:17.182[6]; 17. 19L-Thomas Langley, 00:17.234[10] Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods A Feature - 1. J2-Kris Jackson[3]; 2. 28B-Andy Bryant[6]; 3. 99T-Eric Turner[4]; 4. 32-Robbe Ewing[1]; 5. 83-JC Newell[2]; 6. 42-Casey Thomas[7]; 7. 17C-Henry Chambers[13]; 8. 94C-JT Carroll[10]; 9. 7-Colson Kirk[21]; 10. 10P-Dayton Pursley[8]; 11. 11L-Logan Smith[20]; 12. 2-Quentin Taylor[15]; 13. 15S-Kody Bray[18]; 14. 3D-Dexton Daniels[9]; 15. 91-Hoyt Miller[12]; 16. 58-Chad Reid[19]; 17. 76-KC Mullin[22]; 18. 17-Blake Beal[23]; 19. 96-Dylan Daniels[14]; 20. (DNF) 17B-Jace Boney[16]; 21. (DNF) 79-Kyle Slader[11]; 22. (DNF) 15-Nick Drew[24]; 23. (DNF) F1-Mitchell Franklin[5]; 24. (DNF) 8S-Jon Sheets[17] B Feature - 1. 8S-Jon Sheets[13]; 2. 15S-Kody Bray[1]; 3. 58-Chad Reid[3]; 4. 11L-Logan Smith[2]; 5. 7-Colson Kirk[12]; 6. 76-KC Mullin[5]; 7. 17-Blake Beal[7]; 8. 15-Nick Drew[4]; 9. 28-Wesley Briggs[10]; 10. 2X-Cole Hamilton[11]; 11. 08-Chad Neill[9]; 12. (DNF) 2G-Eric Graves[6]; 13. (DQ) 19B-Kaleb Bray[8] Heat 1 - 1. 32-Robbe Ewing[3]; 2. 3D-Dexton Daniels[1]; 3. 99T-Eric Turner[8]; 4. 17B-Jace Boney[5]; 5. 15S-Kody Bray[7]; 6. 17-Blake Beal[4]; 7. 2X-Cole Hamilton[6]; 8. (DNF) 7-Colson Kirk[2] Heat 2 - 1. 28B-Andy Bryant[3]; 2. 94C-JT Carroll[1]; 3. 79-Kyle Slader[4]; 4. 2-Quentin Taylor[6]; 5. 11L-Logan Smith[7]; 6. 76-KC Mullin[2]; 7. 08-Chad Neill[5] Heat 3 - 1. 83-JC Newell[1]; 2. J2-Kris Jackson[6]; 3. 96-Dylan Daniels[3]; 4. 91-Hoyt Miller[7]; 5. 15-Nick Drew[4]; 6. 2G-Eric Graves[2]; 7. (DNS) 8S-Jon Sheets Heat 4 - 1. F1-Mitchell Franklin[1]; 2. 42-Casey Thomas[3]; 3. 10P-Dayton Pursley[6]; 4. 17C-Henry Chambers[7]; 5. 58-Chad Reid[2]; 6. 19B-Kaleb Bray[4]; 7. 28-Wesley Briggs[5] Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds A Feature - 1. 21M-Ryan Middaugh[1]; 2. 4R-Jared Russell[3]; 3. 38C-Jason Pursley[2]; 4. 5-Robbie Reed[5]; 5. 22B-Gunner Martin[7]; 6. 151-Lucas Gibbs[8]; 7. 712-Trevor Hughes[18]; 8. 33-Jaren Martin[12]; 9. 24C-Brandon Conkwright[11]; 10. 18-Chad Lyle[4]; 11. 73-Mickey Burrell[9]; 12. 23-Lucas Dobbs[6]; 13. C3-Chad Staus[17]; 14. 29-Shelby Stucky[13]; 15. 4B-Eric Brady[14]; 16. (DNF) 21W-Tracy Wolf[19]; 17. (DNF) 21-Greg Scheffler[10]; 18. (DNF) 98-Jeff Cutshaw[16]; 19. (DNF) 14-Kameron Grindstaff[15] Heat 1 - 1. 38C-Jason Pursley[9]; 2. 5-Robbie Reed[3]; 3. 23-Lucas Dobbs[1]; 4. 151-Lucas Gibbs[5]; 5. 73-Mickey Burrell[8]; 6. 21-Greg Scheffler[10]; 7. 29-Shelby Stucky[4]; 8. (DNF) 14-Kameron Grindstaff[2]; 9. (DNF) C3-Chad Staus[6]; 10. (DNF) 21W-Tracy Wolf[7] Heat 2 - 1. 4R-Jared Russell[1]; 2. 21M-Ryan Middaugh[2]; 3. 18-Chad Lyle[8]; 4. 22B-Gunner Martin[6]; 5. 33-Jaren Martin[4]; 6. 24C-Brandon Conkwright[9]; 7. (DNF) 4B-Eric Brady[3]; 8. (DNF) 98-Jeff Cutshaw[5]; 9. (DNF) 712-Trevor Hughes[7] O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars A Feature - 1. 11-Waylon Dimmitt[1]; 2. 0F-Mason Beck[6]; 3. 1G-Pat Graham[5]; 4. 7-William Garner[7]; 5. 24C-Brandon Conkwright[14]; 6. 7K-Doug Keller[3]; 7. 68-Dean Wille[12]; 8. 91-Johnny Fennewald[9]; 9. 1X-Mark Simon[8]; 10. 8M-James McMillin[2]; 11. 83-James Ellis[18]; 12. 50-Darrell Hurt[11]; 13. 21-Darren Phillips[10]; 14. 24M-Blayne McMillin[15]; 15. 23-Kevin Simon[16]; 16. 24-Craig Wright[17]; 17. (DNF) 34-Blake Bolton[4]; 18. (DNF) 5DJ-DJ Barnes[13]; 19. (DNS) 77-Zack Willis Bill Roberts Chevrolet Heat 1 - 1. 1G-Pat Graham[5]; 2. 7K-Doug Keller[3]; 3. 8M-James McMillin[7]; 4. 50-Darrell Hurt[1]; 5. 68-Dean Wille[6]; 6. 24C-Brandon Conkwright[4]; 7. 23-Kevin Simon[2] Bill Roberts Chevrolet Heat 2 - 1. 0F-Mason Beck[3]; 2. 7-William Garner[1]; 3. 91-Johnny Fennewald[4]; 4. 21-Darren Phillips[5]; 5. 5DJ-DJ Barnes[2]; 6. 24M-Blayne McMillin[6] Bill Roberts Chevrolet Heat 3 - 1. 34-Blake Bolton[2]; 2. 11-Waylon Dimmitt[3]; 3. 1X-Mark Simon[5]; 4. (DNF) 24-Craig Wright[1]; 5. (DNF) 83-James Ellis[4]; 6. (DNF) 77-Zack Willis[6] Diamond Drag Boat Nationals continue on Lake Lucas: Next door on Lake Lucas, the Kentucky Drag Boat Association-sanctioned 13th annual Diamond Drag Boat Nationals will be back in action with Saturday's final day of qualifying prior to Sunday's eliminations. The tentative drag boat schedule finds registration, pit gates and spectator gates open at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday with racing at 9 a.m. Divisions in action will be Top Alcohol Hydro, Pro Outlaw, Pro Modified, Quick Eliminator, Pro Eliminator, Pro Comp Flat, Top Eliminator, Mod Eliminator, Stock Eliminator and Personal Water Craft. Check out kydragboat.com for more information on the series. Diamond Drag Boat Nationals Saturday admission: (All tickets include access to drag boat pits) Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $27 Adults GA/Pit Pass Combo (16 and up) - $30 Seniors (62 and up)/Military GA/Pit Pass Combo (62 and up) - $27 Youth GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 6 to 15) - $10 Kids GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 5 and under) - FREE Family Pass GA/Pit Pass Combo (Includes Admission for 2 Adults and Up to 3 Kids Ages 6-15) - $70 Adult 2-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $45 Seniors (62 and up)/Military 2-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $42 Youth Ages (6-15) 2-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $25 (All Saturday, 3-Day and 2-Day tickets include entry to the Dirt Track event on Saturday night) Diamond Drag Boat Nationals Sunday admission: (All tickets include access to drag boat pits) Age 6 and up GA/Pit Pass Combo - $15 5 and Under GA/Pit Pass Combo - FREE For information on any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. 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  TOMMY DUNKEL RETURNS TO SPRINT CAR ACTION THIS SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE VENTURA RACEWAY

  (Cypress, CA, August 31, 2023) After a prolonged time off due to a quirky schedule, a closed track, and because of inclement weather, Tommy Dunkel will be back in the cockpit of his immaculate Inland Rigging #17A this Saturday night in the VRA race at the Ventura Raceway. It will be his first time racing since he recorded an impressive eighth-place finish in the July 15th USAC/CRA race at Perris Auto Speedway. Dunkel's absence from racing over the last nine weeks was none of his own doing. USAC/CRA had two races slated since his last appearance with the series. He could have made the main event in one of them and still be eligible for the series 2024 Rookie of the Year award. However, the August 9th race at the Santa Maria Raceway was canceled as the track has been shuttered all season long. One week later, he planned on racing at Perris Auto Speedway, but the incoming remnants of Hurricane Hillary put the kibosh on those hopes and the race was canceled. In addition, the Ventura Raceway has been on a two-month hiatus due to the fairgrounds hosting the X Games and August's Ventura County Fair. Saturday's excursion to Ventura will see Dunkel competing on the track for the fifth time in 2023. On April 8th he raised some eyebrows in the sprint car world when he led every lap he was on the track by leading both his heat and the VRA main event green to checkers. Five weeks later in the USAC West Coast Series, he was a shoo-in for a top-five finish when he was clobbered by another car and had to restart at the back. From there, with just a few laps remaining, he raced his way forward to finish 11th. On June 17th, a tangle in the USAC West Coast Series event knocked him out of the race and burdened him with a 19th-place finish. At his last outing at the famous venue where the waves of the Pacific Ocean break a stone's throw away from the track, he came home second in the VRA main. "I think it is just seat time," Dunkel responded on why he has looked so good at Ventura. "Seat time and trusting my equipment. We have some really nice stuff underneath us right now. And the guys, Zac (Bozanich), Brody (Roa), Brett (Roa), and Joe (Joe Gibb). Those guys are really working hard to get me comfortable. With their years of experience, they can make any driver comfortable. Those are the real key factors." The top-of-the-line equipment Dunkel and teammate Brody Roa are running is Shaver Engines, DRC Chassis', and CSI Shocks. Dunkel refers to the equipment and the guidance of USAC/CRA point leader Roa and his crew as "The Magic Sauce." He figures he has only started about 30 sprint car races in his career. Thus, the help from the team and the equipment is a big boost to his racing endeavors. "I have been out of the racecar way longer than I want to be," Dunkel laughed about his nine weeks off. "We are going to do a little karting towards the end of the week just to knock the rust off. My last race was the July 15th deal at Perris. It is long overdue and we are ready to get after it. We have been doing our standard maintenance. We have been able to take the cars down just a little further than we normally do since we have been off such a long time. It has almost been like a mini off-season." If you want to see Dunkel in person on Saturday, make a trip of it and enjoy a day at the beach before walking a couple hundred feet to the track. Gates will open at 3:00 p.m. with racing at 5:30. Adults tickets are $18.00. Seniors 60 and over, military with ID, and students with ID get in for $15.00. Kids 12 and under are admitted free when they are accompanied by an adult. The track is located on the Ventura County Fairgrounds at 10 W. Harbor Boulevard (93001). The website is http://venturaraceway.com/ and the office phone number is (805) 648-RACE. Fans can pick up a 2023 Inland Rigging Racing Team shirt from the crew after the races or online at the Roa/Dunkel Inland Rigging team merchandise site. You can see the shirt design in the photo below. The shirts will be available in the pits or online at the following link https://bit.ly/3IDLNEZ. As always, Brody Roa would be more than happy to jump in a race car on his weekends off from the #17R. His entire schedule is printed below. If anybody wishes to contact him about open dates, they can do so at 714-932-7994 or mailto:brodyroa91@gmail.com The team wants to thank the following sponsors for making the 2023 season possible. Inland Rigging, Dunkel Farms, United Asset Sales, Osborne Speed & Machine, "Biker" Bruce Fischer, ALR Virtual Services, Burris Racing, Caltrol, Competition Suspension, K-1 Race Gear, Molecule, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. Brody Roa's 2023 Schedule and Race Results January 27 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main January 28 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main February 25 Kern County Raceway Park USAC West Coast Sprint Cars Rained Out March 3 Central Arizona Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 4 Central Arizona Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 11 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp 17th A Main March 18 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main March 24 Kings Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 25 Thunderbowl Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out April 1 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main April 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 5th A Main April 22 Kings Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main April 29 Kern County Raceway Park USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 20 Thunderbowl Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main May 27 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main June 10 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main June 24 Bakersfield Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main July 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main August 12 Santa Maria Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Canceled August 19 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out September 7 Devils Bowl Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars September 8 Texarkana 67 Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars September 9 Texarkana 67 Speedway USAC National Sprint Cars September 23 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars October 14 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars October 20 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp October 21 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp November 3 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 4 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 11 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Tom Dunkel's 2023 Racing Results January 12 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals Prelim. Night 12th C Main March 11 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp 16th A Main April 1 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th B Main April 8 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main May 13 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars 11th A Main June 17 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars 19th A Main June 24 Bakersfield Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main July 8 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main July 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main August 19 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out September 2 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars September 23 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars @inlandrigging, @dunkelfarms @roygamityanauctioneer @burris_racing_usa @mikeburrisoc @csishocks @theoriginalloosebruce @alrvirtualservices @k1racegear @moleculesports @rodendsupply @baldwinfilters @ngkracing @originalngksparkplugs @usacnation @usac_cra @perrisautospeedway @b_roa91 @tai_xoxo_roa @zacboz35 @joegibb83, @caltrolinc @narc410 @drivenracingoil This release was produced by Scott Daloisio Sports (909) 226-7768 mailto:sdaloisiosports@gmail.com

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  Labor Day Weekend Doubleheader Ahead for Lucas Oil Late Models

  BATAVIA, Ohio (August 30, 2023) - A pair of traditional events are on deck for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series this Labor Day weekend. The action kicks off on Saturday, September 2 when the tour returns to Portsmouth Raceway Park for the River Days Rumble - Presented by Pepsi, Army & Roots Child Care Center. The event features a complete show of: Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $15,000-to-win main event. Saturday's racing action at Portsmouth Raceway Park will also include full programs for the Modified and Sport Modified divisions. The pit gate at Portsmouth Raceway Park will open at 2:00 PM with the general admission gate opening at 4:00 PM. Hot Laps will begin at 6:30 PM with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. All times are Eastern Time. Portsmouth Raceway Park is a 3/8-mile oval located approximately 1 mile west of Downtown Portsmouth, Ohio at 25648 State Route 73. For more information on Portsmouth Raceway Park, please visit www.portsraceway.com. On Sunday, September 3 teams will travel to Tyler County Speedway for the 55th Annual Hillbilly Hundred - Presented by Arizona Sport Shirts. America's oldest running dirt late model crown jewel event includes a complete program of: Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 100-lap, $30,000-to-win main event. The Ohio Valley Legend Car Series, RUSH Dirt Late Model Series, and SCDRA 4-Cylinders will also be in competition on Sunday, September 3 at Tyler County Speedway. The pit gate will close at 1:30 PM and reopen at 2:00 PM. The general admission gates will open at 3:00 PM with on track racing action beginning at 6:00 PM with Hot Laps for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. All times are Eastern Time. Tyler County Speedway, better known as "America's Baddest Bullring" is a 1/4-mile bullring located 3 miles south of Middlebourne, W. Va. at the Tyler County Fairgrounds on State Route 18. A mere 18 miles east of the Ohio River, halfway between Parkersburg in the south and Wheeling in the North. To learn more about Tyler County Speedway and the 55th Hillbilly Hundred, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.tylercountyspeedwayonline.com. Following the UNOH Great Eight bonus round, Ricky Thornton Jr. continues to lead the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship - Presented by ARP. Hudson O'Neal is second, followed by Jonathan Davenport and Brandon Overton. Tim McCreadie, Devin Moran, Tyler Erb, and Daulton Wilson round out the top eight in championship standings. For the latest news, results, championship standings and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses: Portsmouth Raceway Park - September 2 (50 Laps): 1. $15,000, 2. $7,000, 3. $5,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,000, 6. $2,500, 7. $2,400, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,800, 13. $1,600, 14. $1,500, 15. $1,400, 16. $1,300, 17. $1,200, 18. $1,100, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000 = Total $63,400 Tyler County Speedway - September 3 (100 Laps): 1. $30,000, 2. $15,000, 3. $7,000, 4. $5,500, 5. $4,500, 6. $3,500. 7. $3,000, 8. $2,500, 9. $2,400, 10. $2,300, 11. $2,200, 12. $2,100, 13. $2,000, 14. $1,900, 15. $1,800, 16. $1,750, 17. $1,700, 18. $1,650, 19. $1,600, 20. $1,550, 21. $1,550, 22. $1,500, 23. $1,500, 24. $1,500, 25. $1,500, 26. $1,500 = Total $103,000 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rules: Portsmouth Raceway Park - September 2: Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3 Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT2, (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4 *Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials and Heat Races Tyler County Speedway - September 3: Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3 Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT2, (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4 *Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials and Heat Races Hillbilly Hundred Past Winners: 2022 - Kyle Larson 2021 - Rained Out 2020 - Covid-19 2019 - Josh Richards 2018 - Brandon Overton 2017 - Jonathan Davenport 2016 - Scott Bloomquist 2015 - Scott Bloomquist 2014 - Don O'Neal 2013 - Jimmy Owens 2012 - Mike Marlar 2011 - Rained Out 2010 - Scott Bloomquist 2009 - Ray Cook 2008 - Jimmy Owens 2007 - Eddie Carrier Jr. 2006 - Earl Pearson Jr. 2005 - Clint Smith 2004 - Mike Marlar 2003 - Chub Frank 2002 - Billy Moyer 2001 - Donnie Moran 2000 - Davey Johnson 1999 - Davey Johnson 1998 - Steve Shaver 1997 - Rod Conley 1996 - Todd Andrews 1995 - Bart Hartman 1994 - Bill Frye 1993 - Davey Johnson 1992 - Rodney Combs 1991 - Rodney Combs 1990 - Buck Simmons 1989 - Donnie Moran 1988 - Donnie Moran 1987 - Jack Boggs 1986 - Jack Boggs 1985 - Jack Boggs 1984 - Larry Moore 1983 - Freddy Smith 1982 - Charlie Swartz 1981 - Freddy Smith 1980 - Rodney Combs 1979 - Danny Dean 1978 - Gene McNeely 1977 - Rained Out 1976 - Bob Wearing, Sr. 1975 - Bob Wearing, Sr. 1974 - Bob Wearing, Sr. 1973 - Bob Wearing, Sr. 1972 - Dorus Wisecarver 1971 - Danny Dean 1970 - Clate Husted 1969 - Rained Out 1968 - Ray Neece 1967 - Don Gregory About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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  Lucas Oil Speedway Spotlight: Chad Simpson has repeat MLRA championship in sight entering Ron Jenkins Memorial

  WHEATLAND, MO. (Aug. 30, 2023) - Chad Simpson holds a seemingly comfortable 165-point lead in pursuit of his fourth Lucas Oil MLRA championship entering this weekend's two-night Ron Jenkins Memorial Presented by Rugged Radios at Lucas Oil Speedway. But you won't catch the 44-year-old from Mount Vernon, Iowa, taking anything for granted with just six events remaining on the MLRA schedule. What looks safe today is a bad night or two away from becoming a tense chase. "The car and everything is feeling good, but it's like everything else," Simpson said Wednesday in previewing the weekend and his top-dog status. "You can't slip up or give anything up. You have to be ready to go every week." Action fires up on Friday with drivers chasing a $5,000-to-win feature with Saturday night's main event winner taking home $10,000 plus a $1,000 bonus courtesy of Mary Jenkins Holt in memory of Ron Jenkins, original builder of Wheatland Raceway. Mary also will give a $500 bonus to fast-time qualifier on Saturday night. The MLRA weekend will conclude with a Sunday show at Moberly Motorsports Park. That leaves only three October events remaining, so this weekend will shape how much mystery remains in the title chase. Simpson, with two MLRA victories and four top-five finishes this season, is looking to defend his series championship to go with other MLRA points titles in 2014 and 2018. His brother, Crhis Simpson of Oxford, Iowa, is the nearest pursuer with Garrett Alberson of Las Cruces, N.M., 195 behind. "Obviously the goal is to go out and win races, but what you do when you're point racing like you are, you have to play it a little smarter at times," Chad Simpson said. "Maybe you can't get as aggressive or as greedy sometimes when you want to win the race." For instance, top-three finishes this weekend would make it difficult for anyone to make a major dent in his lead. Winning a fourth title, and becoming the first MLRA repeat champ since John Anderson 2011 and 2012, carries a lot of meaning. Winning again as a driver-owner also would be special. Simpson did so for the first time in 2022. "It's definitely been the goal," Simpsons aid. "We started the year out with a new car and program this year. With all the help Longhorn and Wells Motorsports in helping us get this thing going, it's put us in position to hopefully get that fourth title. "Every one is special in their own way," Simpson said of series championships. "Every year is new challenges and new adventures. Every one is just as important as the other one. Especially in the modern era of Late Model racing where achieving consistency from year to year is so difficult. "It's definitely getting harder and harder. The competition level is definitely better," Simpson said. "It's always been really tough, but the race cars are so equal nowadays when everybody is in contention." For more information on the Lucas Oil MLRA, including results, points and schedule visit MLRAracing.com. The Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds, Ozark Golf Car USRA B-Mods and O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars also be in action both nights. Friday night's USRA Modified feature pays $700 to win and it's $500 to win in the B-Mod and Stock Car divisions. On Saturday, the USRA Modified winner collects $1,000 with the B-Mods and Stock Car winners earning $750. Pit and spectator gates open at 4 p.m. both days with hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:05. Dirt Track Friday admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $22 Adults (16 and up) - $25 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22 Youth (6-15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) FREE Family Pass - $60 Pit Pass - $40 (Admission free with Friday drag boat ticket or 3-day drag boat pass) Dirt Track Saturday admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $27 Adults (16 and up) - $30 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $27 Youth (6-15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $70 Pit Pass - $45 (Admission free with Saturday drag boat ticket, or 2-day or 3-day drag boat passes) Diamond Drag Boat Nationals on Lake Lucas: Next door on Lake Lucas, the Kentucky Drag Boat Association-sanctioned 13th annual Diamond Drag Boat Nationals will be in action Friday, Saturday and Sunday with qualifying rounds the first two days and eliminations on the final day. The tentative drag boat schedule finds registration, pit gates and spectator gates open at 8 a.m. Friday with racing at 9 a.m. On Saturday and Sunday, gates open at 8 a.m. with racing at 9 a.m. Divisions in action will be Top Alcohol Hydro, Pro Outlaw, Pro Modified, Quick Eliminator, Pro Eliminator, Pro Comp Flat, Top Eliminator, Mod Eliminator, Stock Eliminator and Personal Water Craft. Check out kydragboat.com for more information on the series. Diamond Drag Boat Nationals Friday admission: (All tickets include access to drag boat pits) Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $22 Adults GA/Pit Pass Combo (16 and up) - $25 Seniors (62 and up)/Military GA/Pit Pass Combo (62 and up) - $22 Youth GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 6 to 15) - $10 Kids GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 5 and under) - FREE Family Pass (GA/Pit Pass Combo Includes Admission for 2 Adults and Up to 3 Kids Ages 6-15) - $60 Adult 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $70 Seniors (62 and up)/Military 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $64 Youth Ages (6-15) 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $30 (All Friday tickets include entry to the Dirt Track event on Friday night) (All 3-day tickets include entry to the Dirt Track event on Friday and Saturday nights) Diamond Drag Boat Nationals Saturday admission: (All tickets include access to drag boat pits) Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $27 Adults GA/Pit Pass Combo (16 and up) - $30 Seniors (62 and up)/Military GA/Pit Pass Combo (62 and up) - $27 Youth GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 6 to 15) - $10 Kids GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 5 and under) - FREE Family Pass GA/Pit Pass Combo (Includes Admission for 2 Adults and Up to 3 Kids Ages 6-15) - $70 Adult 2-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $45 Seniors (62 and up)/Military 2-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $42 Youth Ages (6-15) 2-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $25 (All Saturday, 3-Day and 2-Day tickets include entry to the Dirt Track event on Saturday night) Diamond Drag Boat Nationals Sunday admission: (All tickets include access to drag boat pits) Age 6 and up GA/Pit Pass Combo - $15 5 and Under GA/Pit Pass Combo - FREE For information on any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  MLRA Late Models return to Lucas Oil Speedway this weekend for two-night Ron Jenkins Memorial

  WHEATLAND, MO. (Aug. 28, 2023) - Lucas Oil Speedways plays host to the Lucas Oil MLRA Series for the final time in 2023 this weekend as the Ron Jenkins Memorial Presented by Rugged Radios returns for its traditional two-night Labor Day Weekend program. Action fires up on Friday with drivers chasing a $5,000-to-win feature with Saturday night's main event winner taking home $10,000 plus a $1,000 bonus courtesy of Mary Jenkins Holt in memory of Ron Jenkins, original builder of Wheatland Raceway. Marl also will give a $500 bonus to fast-time qualifier on Saturday night. Chad Simpson of Mount Vernon, Iowa, looks to take another step toward a fourth Lucas Oil MLRA championship as he begins the weekend with a 165-point lead over Chris Simpson of Oxford, Iowa. Garrett Alberson of Las Cruces, N.M., is 195 behind with Dillon McCowan fourth 290 behind the leader. McCowan, of Urbana, also leads the Sunoco MLRA Rookie of the Year standings. Only six races remain on this year's MLRA schedule, including two doubleheader at Wheatland and a Sunday visit to Moberly Motorsports Park. For more information on the Lucas Oil MLRA, including results, points and schedule visit MLRAracing.com. The Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds, Ozark Golf Car USRA B-Mods and O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars also be in action both nights. Friday night's USRA Modified feature pays $700 to win and it's $500 to win in the B-Mod and Stock Car divisions. On Saturday, the USRA Modified winner collects $1,000 with the B-Mods and Stock Car winners earning $750. Pit and spectator gates open at 4 p.m. both days with hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:05. Dirt Track Friday admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $22 Adults (16 and up) - $25 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22 Youth (6-15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) FREE Family Pass - $60 Pit Pass - $40 (Admission free with Friday drag boat ticket or 3-day drag boat pass) Dirt Track Saturday admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $27 Adults (16 and up) - $30 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $27 Youth (6-15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $70 Pit Pass - $45 (Admission free with Saturday drag boat ticket, or 2-day or 3-day drag boat passes) Diamond Drag Boat Nationals on Lake Lucas: Next door on Lake Lucas, the Kentucky Drag Boat Association-sanctioned 13th annual Diamond Drag Boat Nationals will be in action Friday, Saturday and Sunday with qualifying rounds the first two days and eliminations on the final day. The tentative drag boat schedule finds registration, pit gates and spectator gates open at 8 a.m. Friday with racing at 9 a.m. On Saturday and Sunday, gates open at 8 a.m. with racing at 9 a.m. Divisions in action will be Top Alcohol Hydro, Pro Outlaw, Pro Modified, Quick Eliminator, Pro Eliminator, Pro Comp Flat, Top Eliminator, Mod Eliminator, Stock Eliminator and Personal Water Craft. Check out kydragboat.com for more information on the series. Diamond Drag Boat Nationals Friday admission: (All tickets include access to drag boat pits) Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $22 Adults GA/Pit Pass Combo (16 and up) - $25 Seniors (62 and up)/Military GA/Pit Pass Combo (62 and up) - $22 Youth GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 6 to 15) - $10 Kids GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 5 and under) - FREE Family Pass (GA/Pit Pass Combo Includes Admission for 2 Adults and Up to 3 Kids Ages 6-15) - $60 Adult 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $70 Seniors (62 and up)/Military 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $64 Youth Ages (6-15) 3-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $30 (All Friday tickets include entry to the Dirt Track event on Friday night) (All 3-day tickets include entry to the Dirt Track event on Friday and Saturday nights) Diamond Drag Boat Nationals Saturday admission: (All tickets include access to drag boat pits) Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $27 Adults GA/Pit Pass Combo (16 and up) - $30 Seniors (62 and up)/Military GA/Pit Pass Combo (62 and up) - $27 Youth GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 6 to 15) - $10 Kids GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 5 and under) - FREE Family Pass GA/Pit Pass Combo (Includes Admission for 2 Adults and Up to 3 Kids Ages 6-15) - $70 Adult 2-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $45 Seniors (62 and up)/Military 2-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $42 Youth Ages (6-15) 2-Day GA/Pit Pass Combo - $25 (All Saturday, 3-Day and 2-Day tickets include entry to the Dirt Track event on Saturday night) Diamond Drag Boat Nationals Sunday admission: (All tickets include access to drag boat pits) Age 6 and up GA/Pit Pass Combo - $15 5 and Under GA/Pit Pass Combo - FREE For information on any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  Golobic, Brown, Baldwin and Shrum surge to Legends Night wins at Placerville Speedway

  Placerville, CA…Race fans certainly got their money's worth on Legends Night at Placerville Speedway, as Shane Golobic captured an entertaining Winged 360 Sprint Car feature, while Michael Faccinto wrapped up his first career track championship. A packed house on Saturday also saw Lincoln's Dan Brown Jr. snag the win with the Anrak Ltd. Late Models and Diamond Springs' Dan Jinkerson lock up the track title for the third straight year. Oakley's Nick Baldwin capped off his fifth Red Hawk Casino Pure Stock championship in style with a victory in the main event, with Lincoln's Dylan Shrum earning another triumph in the Nor-Cal Dwarf Car Association feature. Rio Oso driver Landon Brooks finished off the Western Sprint Tour Speedweek South title as well on Saturday. The 25-lap Thompson's Winged Sprint Car finale began with excitement as Colby Copeland and Andy Forsberg exchanged the lead multiple times at the start. The duo got extremely close together at one point in turn four, which forced Forsberg to make a great save to continue. Copeland then felt pressure from Fremont's Shane Golobic, as several drivers battled it out behind them. With action all over the track the top three cars began to bunch up as lapped traffic came into play. Golobic had his opening on lap 13 and made the move to assume the point, relegating Copeland back to second. Forsberg then found a new life and was right in the thick of it when things changed on lap 18. With a pair of cars sitting idle in turn four, the field had to take evasive action, which resulted in Forsberg getting caught by another car near the infield k-rail, ultimately ending his night. Golobic then clicked off the final seven laps for his 13th career Winged 360 Sprint Car triumph at Placerville Speedway, which paid $4,850-to-win aboard his Matt Wood Racing/ NOS Energy Drink No. 17w. Copeland, Justin Sanders, Landon Brooks and Tanner Carrick completed the top-five. The top-10 was rounded out by 15th starting Dylan Bloomfield, Michael Faccinto, Justyn Cox, Ryan Bernal and Kalib Henry. Faccinto's seventh place run was good enough to lock up his initial Placerville Speedway title. He becomes the fourth different driver to claim a track championship for Friends & Family Racing, joining Andy Forsberg, David Robinson Jr. and Mason Moore. Faccinto began the evening by earning the $850 Fast Time Award thanks to ADCO Driveline and Sierra Foothills Wine Service. His lap of 10.833 paced the 40-car field in time trials. Sprint Car results: 1. 17W-Shane Golobic[3]; 2. 5V-Colby Copeland[1]; 3. 2X-Justin Sanders[7]; 4. 94X-Landon Brooks[11]; 5. 83T-Tanner Carrick[6]; 6. 83V-Dylan Bloomfield[15]; 7. X1-Michael Faccinto[4]; 8. 42X-Justyn Cox[14]; 9. 22-Ryan Bernal[16]; 10. 17-Kalib Henry[8]; 11. 29-Willie Croft[10]; 12. 21X-Gauge Garcia[20]; 13. 15-Michael Sellers[19]; 14. 12-Steven Snawder[9]; 15. 92-Andy Forsberg[2]; 16. 7C-Tony Gomes[12]; 17. 21-Shane Hopkins[17]; 18. 83SA-Isaiah Vasquez[5]; 19. 5H-Josh Wiesz[13]; 20. 1K-Kinzer Cox[18] The 20-lap main event for the Anrak Corporation Ltd. Late Models saw a dominating performance turned in by Dan Brown Jr. aboard the Ahart Racing/ Jenson Constriction No. 15 machine. The multi-time Placerville Speedway track champion pulled away from the field in impressive fashion over the course of the contest and was never seriously challenged. Brown eventually accepted the Ron Stahl checkered flag for his 15th career Late Model win at the track, which ranks number four on the all-time list. Paul Gugliomoni came home in second, with Wayne Trimble third, recent winner Matt Micheli in fourth and birthday boy Rod Oliver in fifth. Dan Jinkerson crossed the stripe in sixth and finished off his third consecutive Anrak Late Model title. Late Model results: 1. 15-Dan Brown Jr[1]; 2. 22G-Paul Gugliomoni[2]; 3. 71T-Wayne Trimble[3]; 4. 96M-Matt Micheli[5]; 5. 57-Rod Oliver[4]; 6. 23-Dan Jinkerson[9]; 7. 115-Chris Mcginnis[8]; 8. 37-Ray Trimble[7]; 9. 54-Matt Davis[10]; 10. 23J-Tyler Lightfoot[11]; 11. 42F-Les Friend[13]; 12. 25-Cole Ciraulo[12]; 13. 23A-Kevin Jinkerson[14]; 14. 71-Shawn DeForest[6] The Red Hawk Casino Pure Stock main event showcased some thrilling moments right down to the wire. Oakley's Nick Baldwin started from the front row, but things were definitely not easy for the veteran. Auburn's Thomas Arbogast has been fast all season long and found the high-line to his liking on Saturday night. As Baldwin ran consistent laps up front, Arbogast began cutting away at his advantage while running the cushion. With race fans on the edge of their seats it was anybody's race over the final circuits. The final lap saw Arbogast give it one final shot upstairs, but Baldwin was calm, cool and collected en route to narrowly accepting the checkered flag for his 25th career win. It marked the fourth straight Red Hawk Casino Pure Stock championship for Baldwin and his fifth overall. Arbogast, Kevin Jinkerson, Kenny Bernstein and Clarence Holbrook rounded out the top-five. Pure Stock results: 1. 17-Nick Baldwin[2]; 2. 86-Thomas Arbogast[7]; 3. 30-Kevin Jinkerson[11]; 4. 43-Kenny Bernstein[1]; 5. 2H-Clarence Holbrook[4]; 6. 1-Chris D'angelo[9]; 7. 55-Micky Dangelo[6]; 8. 92-Jay Bryant[10]; 9. 5-Jakob Doke[8]; 10. 93-Mel Byers[12]; 11. 23-Tyler Lightfoot[3]; 12. 54-Vigna Anthony[5] The 20-lap Nor-Cal Dwarf Car Association main event also provided fans with some entertaining competition on the red clay. Fairfield veteran Mike "Spanky" Grenert held command out front over much of the contest, as he looked to make it two wins in a row at Placerville Speedway. Behind him though cars raced on every inch of the bullring and put on an excellent show. Lincoln's Dylan Shrum had already picked off a pair of wins at the track this season and eventually began to work the high-side in his pursuit of the top-spot. Shrum finally got the run he needed on lap 16 as Grenert also got loose off the fourth corner. After that Shrum raced away to record victory number three on the season at Placerville over brother Cody in second, Ben Wiesz third, Kevin "Hollywood" Bender in fourth and Mike Reeder fifth. Dwarf Car results: 1. 31N-Dylan Shrum[7]; 2. 69N-Cody Shrum[2]; 3. 57N-Ben Wiesz[10]; 4. 9N-Kevin Bender[5]; 5. 72N-Mike Reeder[6]; 6. 12N-Mike Grenert[3]; 7. 15N-Shawn Whitney[8]; 8. 8N-Aron Mosier[11]; 9. 32N-Dan Geil[15]; 10. 41N-Brandon Aylesworth[16]; 11. 29N-Corey Eaton[4]; 12. 99N-Gage Meyers[9]; 13. 50N-Brenden Shrum[12]; 14. 42N-Isaak Geil[13]; 15. 05N-Tim Dodson[20]; 16. 94N-Denny Hannel[21]; 17. 30N-April Halliday[14]; 18. 2-Hailey Wiesz[19]; 19. 2N-Shane Thomas[17]; 20. 616N-Tyler Quilty[18]; 21. 19N-Patrick Weger[1] Placerville Speedway returns to action this coming Labor Day weekend with the two-night Nor*Cal Posse Shootout for Winged 360 Sprint Cars and Wingless Spec Sprints. Reserved tickets are available for Saturday and Sunday September 2nd and 3rd by visiting www.placervillespeedway.com

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  Hudson O'Neal Charges to Rumble by the River Victory at Port Royal

  PORT ROYAL, PA (August 26, 2023) - Hudson O'Neal battled his way to the lead with seven laps to go and pulled away in the final laps to win the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned Rumble by the River on Saturday Night at Port Royal Speedway. O'Neal earned $50,000 from the $150,000 feature purse for the Rocket1 Team. O'Neal's winning margin of 1.808 seconds was the largest lead anyone had held during the 50-lap event. Mike Marlar came home in second as he passed Jonathan Davenport with two laps to go. Davenport was third with Matt Cosner and Brandon Overton completing the top five. Brandon Overton jumped to the lead at the start of the race as he and O'Neal, who started alongside Overton on the front row tucked into the second spot. Those two ran first and second for the first 16 laps of the race until Davenport was able to secure the second spot on lap 17. Davenport then moved to the lead on lap 21 as the first caution flew with that lap was scored. On the restart Davenport had to contend with O'Neal, Marlar and Overton in a tightly contested battle for the race lead. With O'Neal and Marlar all over Davenport another caution came out with 27 laps complete. All eyes were on the current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series points leader Ricky Thornton, Jr. who was slicing through the field after starting in 25th for having to go to back-up car. Thornton moved to fifth by lap 36 and trailed only Davenport, Marlar, O'Neal, and Devin Moran. Thornton would not be around at the finish as he slowed on the track under a caution with ten laps to go after just reaching second past Marlar in the running order. Thornton's night ended after a spectacular run from the tail of the field as he would be pushed back to the pit area after stopping in the middle of the back straightaway with mechanical issues. Davenport was still on the point with Marlar and O'Neal behind him on the single-file restart. O'Neal then got past Marlar and set his sights on Davenport. With seven laps to go O'Neal made his move for the lead getting by Davenport and then going on to win his seventh Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event of 2023. Marlar passed Davenport at the white flag to pick up the second position at the finish. O'Neal described his hard-fought victory in Lucas Oil Victory Lane. "It's awesome. I had to get up on the wheel I was just so tight against that cushion I was afraid to run it. It just came down to the last ten laps and I knew I had a shot at it if I could run it hard enough if I could get enough of a run down the straightaways. The crew gave me a great race car all weekend, we were able to get back into victory lane last night and I knew coming into today we had a great piece we just needed to play our cards right." Marlar earned $20,000 for his third straight Big River Steel Podium finish. "It was a good race you know we just talked to the man who preps the track he does a phenomenal job on the racetrack really; we owe him a lot of thanks for the awesome racing we saw all weekend. It was fun for sure. My car was balanced really good, but it won't wheel spin good so when I wheel spin on the cushion, I am just a little wrong there somehow and that's how a lot of these races are getting won. We are so close it depends on how it all plays out. We got one or two more laps before those cautions; I think we could have got the lead and I would have been gone." Davenport's third-place finish earned the 3-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion $10,000 as he led a race high 24 laps. "Those guys were just a little better than me I thought I was o.k. and then Mikey could run a little bit lower than I could and Hudson could just run around the cushion a little bit better than I can. I gave it all we had. I tried to not tear it up too bad. I just wish it would have been a 40 lapper tonight." The winner's Mark Richards Racing, Rocket Chassis is powered by a Durham Racing Engine and sponsored by Valvoline, Seubert Calf Ranches, Ace Metal Works, Gunter's Honey, Petroff Towing, Rocket Pre-Owned Motors, WR1 Sim Chassis, O'Neal's Salvage and Recycling, Sunoco Race Fuels, Integra Racing Shocks, and Performance Grading. Completing the top ten were Tim McCreadie, Devin Moran, Cody Overton, Garrett Alberson, and Logan Roberson. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary Rumble by the River Saturday, August 26, 2023 Port Royal Speedway - Port Royal, PA Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 76-Brandon Overton[1]; 2. 99-Devin Moran[3]; 3. 15K-Cody Overton[2]; 4. 111B-Max Blair[5]; 5. 93-Cory Lawler[7]; 6. 11-Spencer Hughes[8]; 7. 99B-Boom Briggs[6]; 8. 59-Chad Julius[9]; 9. 66-Justin Kann[4] Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[1]; 2. 10-Michael Norris[2]; 3. 89-Logan Roberson[4]; 4. 7-Ross Robinson[3]; 5. D19-Dillan Stake[5]; 6. 32J-Shaun Jones[6]; 7. 21-Chad Myers[7]; 8. 10S-Dave Stamm[9]; 9. (DNS) 7T-Drake Troutman Simpson Race Products Heat Race #3 (8 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1]; 2. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[3]; 3. 66C-Matt Cosner[4]; 4. 22F-Chris Ferguson[2]; 5. 2J-Justin Weaver[8]; 6. 0-Andrew Yoder[5]; 7. 2JR-Jeff Rine[6]; 8. 25K-Kody Lyter[9]; 9. 32-Travis Stickley[7] AP1 Insurance Heat Race #4 (8 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 39-Tim McCreadie[2]; 2. 0R-Rick Eckert[1]; 3. 45-Kyle Hardy[3]; 4. 20-Trever Feathers[4]; 5. 2T-Kyle Lee[6]; 6. EZ1-Ron Fink[9]; 7. (DNS) 86-Austin Berry; 8. (DNS) 63-Nathan Long; 9. (DNS) 24-Dylan Yoder Lucas Oil Heat Race #5 (8 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[1]; 2. 18D-Daulton Wilson[2]; 3. 25Z-Mason Zeigler[3]; 4. 1T-Tyler Erb[6]; 5. 06-Mike Lupfer[4]; 6. 9M-Hayes Mattern[5]; 7. 2-Dan Stone[7]; 8. 3-Timothy Wilson[8] Lucas Oil Heat Race #6 (8 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 157-Mike Marlar[1]; 2. 48-Colton Flinner[3]; 3. 58-Garrett Alberson[2]; 4. 119-Bryan Bernheisel[4]; 5. 22-Gregg Satterlee[6]; 6. 4-Gary Stuhler[5]; 7. 11T-Trevor Collins[8]; 8. 1Z-Logan Zarin[7] Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 (10 Laps, Top 2 Transfer): 1. 111B-Max Blair[1]; 2. 22F-Chris Ferguson[3]; 3. 2J-Justin Weaver[6]; 4. 7-Ross Robinson[2]; 5. D19-Dillan Stake[5]; 6. 11-Spencer Hughes[7]; 7. 2JR-Jeff Rine[12]; 8. 0-Andrew Yoder[9]; 9. 93-Cory Lawler[4]; 10. 99B-Boom Briggs[10]; 11. 21-Chad Myers[11]; 12. 66-Justin Kann[16]; 13. 59-Chad Julius[13]; 14. 10S-Dave Stamm[14]; 15. 25K-Kody Lyter[15]; 16. 32J-Shaun Jones[8]; 17. (DNS) 32-Travis Stickley UNOH B-Main Race #2 (10 Laps, Top 2 Transfer): 1. 1T-Tyler Erb[2]; 2. 22-Gregg Satterlee[6]; 3. 20-Trever Feathers[1]; 4. 2-Dan Stone[10]; 5. 119-Bryan Bernheisel[3]; 6. 9M-Hayes Mattern[8]; 7. 2T-Kyle Lee[4]; 8. 3-Timothy Wilson[12]; 9. 06-Mike Lupfer[5]; 10. 11T-Trevor Collins[11]; 11. 4-Gary Stuhler[9]; 12. EZ1-Ron Fink[7]; 13. (DNS) 1Z-Logan Zarin Rumble by the River Feature Finish (50 Laps): Race Statistics Entrants: 52 Terminal Maintenance & Construction Pole Sitter: Brandon Overton Lap Leaders: Brandon Overton (Laps 1-20); Jonathan Davenport (Laps 21-44); Hudson O'Neal (Laps 45-50) Wieland Feature Winner: Hudson O'Neal Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Feature Winner: Hudson O'Neal Brandon Ford TV Challenge Feature Winner: Hudson O'Neal Margin of Victory: 1.808 seconds Gorsuch Performance Solutions Cautions: Chris Ferguson, Mason Zeigler (Lap 27); Michael Norris (Lap 36); Ross Robinson (Lap 40); Rick Eckert (Lap 45) Series Provisionals: Spencer Hughes; Ross Robinson Fast Time Provisional: n/a Series Emergency Provisionals: n/a Track Provisional: Jeff Rine Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Hudson O'Neal, Mike Marlar, Jonathan Davenport Penske Shocks Top 5: Hudson O'Neal, Mike Marlar, Jonathan Davenport, Matt Cosner, Brandon Overton Todd Steel Buildings Hard Charger of the Race: Matt Cosner (Advanced 11 Positions) Wilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Devin Moran Deatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Tyler Erb Earnhardt Technologies Most Laps Led: Jonathan Davenport (24 Laps) Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Hudson O'Neal Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Ricky Thornton, Jr. O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Max Blair Etchberger Trucking Fastest Lap of the Race: Brandon Overton (Lap 1 - 19.677 seconds) MD3 Tough Break of the Race: Ricky Thornton, Jr. Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Danny White (Hudson O'Neal) ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Durham Race Engines Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Rocket Chassis Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Ricky Thornton, Jr. (18.365 seconds) Time of Race: 36 minutes 12 seconds The Big River Steel Chase for the Championship Presented by ARP Point Standings: About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. 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  Williams edges Morton for USRA B-Mod title as close finishes highlight Lucas Oil Speedway championship program

  WHEATLAND, MO. (Aug. 26, 2023) - There was drama at the front and drama further back in the field in the Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mod main event Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway. Kris Jackson picked up the victory with a last-lap pass, but Bobby Williams celebrated the championship with what was probably the best 10th-place run of his career. It all went down on Rempfer Memorial Season Championship Night at Lucas Oil Speedway Presented by Bill Roberts Chevrolet and KCTV 5 Kansas City. In the other divisions of the Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series, Mason Beck nailed down the O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars title with another feature win; Ryan Middaugh celebrated the Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modified championship while Nic Bidinger captured the feature and Justin Wells capped his Hermitage Lumber Late Model championship with a 10th feature win. The championship-night program honors Harold "Rowdy" Rempfer and his wife, Julia, who were killed in an automobile accident five years ago. Rowdy was the mayor of Wheatland and he and Julia both worked at Lucas Oil Speedway for many years. The Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mod division was the only undecided class entering championship night and the race within the race for the points crown was just as fun as the battle for the race victory. Williams, of Hermitage, claimed championship No. 1 after not winning a feature all season. But he was a mark of consistency, with eight top-five finishes and 14 top-10s. "This season we've faced a lot of adversity at this track. It's been a love-hate relationship for us here," Williams said, adding that the championship was special for reasons other than himself. "I wanted this for my niece. She has heart surgery here in a few weeks, so we're glad to do that for her," Williams said. Turner set the pace in the B-Mod feature, leading the way as Gillmore, Morton and Jackson. The top four were separated by just 1.3 seconds when a caution slowed the action on lap seven. Just before the midpoint, it appeared that Williams' title chances were slim to none. On a lap-seven restart, Williams was caught up in a multi-car melee that sent him to the pits for quick repairs. Williams made it back on the track, but at the back of the field in 15th and far behind fourth-running Morton, whom he needed to stay within four positions to win his first title. But as the laps clicked by, Morton made a bobble and lost two spots and Williams made steady gains. By lap 17, Williams was 11th and Morton seventh. Meanwhile, there was action at the front on the final lap. Gillmore spun in turn three while looking to get around Turner to bring out a caution. The one-lap ensuing shootout saw Morton sixth and Williams 10th - and it gave seven-time track champ Jackson another chance. Jackson made the most of the it, using a slider in turns three and four to pass Turner and walk away with the win. It was sweet for Jackson as well that Williams won the title as he drives a J2 Race Car built by Jackson. "We had our work cut out for us, drawing a six in the redraw with five of the top competitors in front of me," Jackson said. "I knew Bobby had his work cut out for him. I know JC, when you put him on the line, he usually doesn't made any mistakes and he didn't make any, that I could see any way." Franklin wound up third with JC Newell fourth and Jon Sheets fifth. "I honestly thought when he turned in on the door in three," Jackson said, "that he kind of was stopping the slide and I thought, 'well, he has to slow down somewhat to make the turn and I don't. I've got the whole track to slide to the wall' so I left the wood down and kicked it sideways. "I don't think he was happy with me, but I didn't touch him and he touched me. That's the way it is." Beck celebrates feature win, USRA Stock Cars title: All Mason Beck needed to do was take the green flag on Saturday night as his points lead was such that he all but had the O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars title clinched. The Urbana driver did much more than that, leading all 20 laps for his sixth feature victory of the season. William Garner entered the night 89 points behind Beck and, along with finishing second in the points chase he took second in the feature. "It feels pretty good," Beck said of the championship. "We worked our butts off this year and it paid off." Beck started on the outside of row one and he wasted no time grabbing the lead over third-starting William Garner. It took just five laps for those two to open a three-second lead over the rest of the field, with Rodney Schweizer far back in third. Beck's margin over Garner was 1.3 seconds by the halfway mark on lap 10 and 1.6 seconds when the first caution came out on lap 15. The final five laps saw Beck continue his dominance, finishing 1.3 seconds in front of Garner. Johnny Fennewald finished third with Waylon Dimmitt fourth and Schweizer in fifth. Bidinger outduels Davis for USRA Modified win: Nic Bidinger stalked race-long leader Kerry Davis for all the but the final 100 yards, as Bidinger made the winning pass off turn four to earn the Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modified feature win. Bidinger, of Perry, Kan., earned his third Lucas Oil Speedway victory of the season by the margin of .327 seconds. "I kind of gave him a warning nudge a couple of times and he still wasn't leaving me room," said Bidinger, who was committed to the high groove. "I wasn't sure whether I was gonna get room on the last lap, but he left it. That was a heck of a race. I enjoy racing with Kerry. I race with him a ton at Lakeside and respect him. Kerry's a hell of a shoe." Davis sprinted away to the lead from his front-row starting position and held it throughout, thought Bidinger pulled alongside on laps 13 and 14 and was unable to get around him. Bidinger made one more bid on the final lap, riding the high groove and pulled off the highlight-reel pass coming off turn four. Jason Pursley finished third and Middaugh wrapped up his championship season with a fourth-place finish. Middaugh had five feature wins on the season. "Every year we set our goals and our number one goal this year was to win a championship down here," Middaugh said. "It's such an awesome facility and awesome competition. To get it done means a lot. Anything on top of this is just a cherry on top. "Points racing is stressful. We're just out here trying to win races and have fun." Wells makes it 10 in Late Models: Veteran Justin Wells of Aurora capped a dominating season in the Hermitage Lumber Late Models, celebrating his first Lucas Oil Speedway championship by winning his 10th feature of the season. "It's been a great year here and it's been a pleasure to run this track," Wells said. "It's run so professional and the track is always good. It's been a fun year. "They've got a lot of good cars here. They threw a lot at us and we survived. We had some close ones, but that's what racing is all about. We're here to put on a show and see some side-by-side racing. We've been really lucky this year with what we've done." Wells took over the lead from Larry Ferris on lap two and never trailed. JC Morton was a distant second. Morton moved into second by lap five, but Wells was catching lapped traffic soon after and had a 1.1-second lead by the halfway mark. Wells' lead briefly shrunk to a half-second when he was caught up in slower cars, but he quickly regained his momentum. Wells continued on to a 2.4-second victory over Morton in the caution-free event. Bryon Allison, the points runner-up, finished third with Andy Bryant fourth in his late model debut and Ferris finished fifth. LUCAS OIL SPEEDWAY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS (Aug. 26, 2023) Rempfer Memorial Season Championships Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods A Feature - 1. J2-Kris Jackson[6]; 2. 99T-Eric Turner[1]; 3. F1-Mitchell Franklin[11]; 4. 83-JC Newell[4]; 5. 8-Jon Sheets[13]; 6. 18-JC Morton[2]; 7. 55-Colson Kirk[15]; 8. 56-Shadren Turner[14]; 9. 42J-Donnie Jackson[21]; 10. 1B-Bobby Williams[8]; 11. 51S-Brian Schutt[10]; 12. 24L-Dakota Lowe[5]; 13. 51-Michael Stake[24]; 14. 66-Ryan Gillmore[3]; 15. 94C-JT Carroll[22]; 16. 96-Dylan Daniels[23]; 17. (DNF) 28-Andy Bryant[9]; 18. (DNF) 28B-Wesley Briggs[17]; 19. (DNF) 2-Quentin Taylor[12]; 20. (DNF) 11L-Logan Smith[7]; 21. (DNF) 10P-Dayton Pursley[19]; 22. (DNF) 24D-Donnie Fellers[18]; 23. (DNF) 30-Rex Harris[16]; 24. (DNF) 24-Jerry Ellis[20] B Feature - 1. 42J-Donnie Jackson[2]; 2. 94C-JT Carroll[3]; 3. 96-Dylan Daniels[1]; 4. 51-Michael Stake[6]; 5. 6-Jay Flinn[4]; 6. 8S-Clayton Smith[7]; 7. 3D-Dexton Daniels[5]; 8. 414-Ryan Thomas[10]; 9. 0K-Tracy Killian[8]; 10. 91-Hoyt Miller[11]; 11. 7D-Dustin Wyland[9] Heat 1 - 1. 24L-Dakota Lowe[2]; 2. 11L-Logan Smith[1]; 3. 28-Andy Bryant[5]; 4. F1-Mitchell Franklin[8]; 5. 10P-Dayton Pursley[7]; 6. 42J-Donnie Jackson[4]; 7. 51-Michael Stake[3]; 8. (DNF) 91-Hoyt Miller[6] Heat 2 - 1. 99T-Eric Turner[1]; 2. 83-JC Newell[3]; 3. 51S-Brian Schutt[5]; 4. 8-Jon Sheets[7]; 5. 30-Rex Harris[8]; 6. 96-Dylan Daniels[2]; 7. 8S-Clayton Smith[4]; 8. 414-Ryan Thomas[6] Heat 3 - 1. J2-Kris Jackson[2]; 2. 1B-Bobby Williams[1]; 3. 2-Quentin Taylor[4]; 4. 55-Colson Kirk[5]; 5. 28B-Wesley Briggs[8]; 6. 6-Jay Flinn[6]; 7. 0K-Tracy Killian[7]; 8. 7D-Dustin Wyland[3] Heat 4 - 1. 18-JC Morton[6]; 2. 66-Ryan Gillmore[7]; 3. 56-Shadren Turner[3]; 4. 24D-Donnie Fellers[2]; 5. 24-Jerry Ellis[4]; 6. 94C-JT Carroll[5]; 7. 3D-Dexton Daniels[1] O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars Feature - 1. 0F-Mason Beck[2]; 2. 7-William Garner[3]; 3. 91-Johnny Fennewald[1]; 4. 11-Waylon Dimmitt[5]; 5. 74-Rodney Schweizer[6]; 6. 0-Chase Galvan[12]; 7. 21-Darren Phillips[4]; 8. 12-Christopher Sawyer[16]; 9. 2-Colton Bourland[15]; 10. 83-James Ellis[10]; 11. 27-Jeff Tennant[11]; 12. 50-Darrell Hurt[9]; 13. 24M-Blayne McMillin[14]; 14. 34-Blake Bolton[13]; 15. (DNF) 5-Bryan White[7]; 16. (DNF) 8M-James McMillin[8]; 17. (DNF) 24-Noah Long[18]; 18. (DNF) 116-Zack Smith[17] Bill Roberts Chevrolet Heat 1 - 1. 0F-Mason Beck[6]; 2. 11-Waylon Dimmitt[4]; 3. 8M-James McMillin[1]; 4. 27-Jeff Tennant[5]; 5. 34-Blake Bolton[3]; 6. 12-Christopher Sawyer[2] Bill Roberts Chevrolet Heat 2 - 1. 7-William Garner[3]; 2. 91-Johnny Fennewald[1]; 3. 50-Darrell Hurt[2]; 4. 83-James Ellis[6]; 5. 24M-Blayne McMillin[5]; 6. 116-Zack Smith[4] Bill Roberts Chevrolet Heat 3 - 1. 74-Rodney Schweizer[1]; 2. 21-Darren Phillips[2]; 3. 5-Bryan White[4]; 4. 0-Chase Galvan[3]; 5. 2-Colton Bourland[5]; 6. (DNF) 24-Noah Long[6] Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds Feature - 1. 3B-Nic Bidinger[4]; 2. 68-Kerry Davis[2]; 3. 38C-Jason Pursley[6]; 4. 21M-Ryan Middaugh[3]; 5. 98-Jeff Cutshaw[5]; 6. C3-Chad Staus[7]; 7. 21W-Tracy Wolf[10]; 8. 23-Lucas Dobbs[8]; 9. 21-Greg Scheffler[9]; 10. (DNF) 75L-Lane Whitney[12]; 11. (DNF) 73-Mickey Burrell[1]; 12. (DNF) 4B-Eric Brady[11] Heat 1 - 1. 73-Mickey Burrell[2]; 2. 38C-Jason Pursley[6]; 3. 68-Kerry Davis[4]; 4. C3-Chad Staus[1]; 5. 21-Greg Scheffler[3]; 6. 4B-Eric Brady[5] Heat 2 - 1. 3B-Nic Bidinger[1]; 2. 21M-Ryan Middaugh[3]; 3. 98-Jeff Cutshaw[6]; 4. 23-Lucas Dobbs[4]; 5. 21W-Tracy Wolf[5]; 6. (DNF) 75L-Lane Whitney[2] Hermitage Lumber Late Models Feature - 1. 98-Justin Wells[2]; 2. 72-JC Morton[4]; 3. 1A-Bryon Allison[7]; 4. 49-Andy Bryant[6]; 5. 51-Larry Ferris[1]; 6. 21-Johnny Fennewald[3]; 7. 82-Jace Parmley[5]; 8. 1T-Tucker Cox[8]; 9. 99-Larry Jones[17]; 10. 13-Shawn Whitman[16]; 11. 7J-Jake Morris[11]; 12. 81-Jimmy Dowell[13]; 13. 7-Cole Wells[9]; 14. 68-Dean Wille[12]; 15. 73-Francisco Escamila[10]; 16. 22-Tim Petty[20]; 17. 30-Dalton Cloyd[15]; 18. 10T-Tyler Brown[21]; 19. 15-Bobby Ruff II[19]; 20. 6-Bob Cummings[22]; 21. (DNF) 90-Joe Walkenhorst[18]; 22. (DNF) 15N-Ed Noll[14]; 23. (DNS) 21P-Darren Phillips Wasoba Seed & Trucking Heat 1 - 1. 21-Johnny Fennewald[8]; 2. 1T-Tucker Cox[2]; 3. 72-JC Morton[7]; 4. 68-Dean Wille[4]; 5. 15N-Ed Noll[6]; 6. 99-Larry Jones[5]; 7. 22-Tim Petty[3]; 8. 6-Bob Cummings[1] Reed Environmental Heat 2 - 1. 49-Andy Bryant[1]; 2. 82-Jace Parmley[5]; 3. 51-Larry Ferris[6]; 4. 73-Francisco Escamila[3]; 5. 30-Dalton Cloyd[4]; 6. 13-Shawn Whitman[2]; 7. 10T-Tyler Brown[7] Dirt Track Specialists Heat 3 - 1. 98-Justin Wells[4]; 2. 1A-Bryon Allison[1]; 3. 7-Cole Wells[5]; 4. 7J-Jake Morris[3]; 5. 81-Jimmy Dowell[7]; 6. 90-Joe Walkenhorst[6]; 7. 15-Bobby Ruff II[2] Big Labor Day Weekend action next up: The Lucas Oil MLRA returns to Lucas Oil Speedway for the final time in 2023 next weekend for the Ron Jenkins Memorial Presented by Rugged Radios. The big two-night show will pay Friday night's feature winner $5,000 with first place on Saturday worth $10,000. For more information on the Lucas Oil MLRA, including results, points and schedule visit MLRAracing.com. The Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds, Ozark Golf Car USRA B-Mods and O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars also be in action. Next door on Lake Lucas, the Kentucky Drag Boat Association-sanctioned 13th annual Diamond Drag Boat Nationals will be in action Friday, Saturday and Sunday with qualifying rounds the first two days and eliminations on the final day. Check out kydragboat.com for more information on the series. For information on any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. 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  Lincoln Speedway honors unofficial mascot, Buddy

  If there was such a thing as a mascot of Lincoln Speedway, sprint car driver Chad Trout’s dog Buddy ... So, he went everywhere with us from street rod shows to dirt track races," said Trout. "We made ...

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  Hudson O'Neal and Brandon Overton Sweep Friday Night Prelims at Port Royal

  PORT ROYAL, PA (August 25, 2023) - Hudson O'Neal and Brandon Overton each won a 25-lap preliminary A-Main on Friday Night at Port Royal Speedway. O'Neal led wire-to-wire in the first 25-lap main event for his fifth Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season. Rick Eckert, the current track points leader at Port Royal came from fifth to take second with current Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series points leader Ricky Thornton Jr. rounding out the Big River Steel Podium in third after he had started eighth. Cody Overton came home fourth followed by Tim McCreadie. Brandon Overton was able to fend off the challenges of both Jonathan Davenport and Mike Marlar to win the second 25-lap main event. Michael Norris was fourth with Chris Ferguson rounding out the top five drivers in the nightcap. O'Neal, who enters the weekend second the championship points standings behind Thornton set himself up for a good starting spot in Saturday's heat race. "I thought I was making a lot of time difference going to that top; there was a time there when a lapped car slowed way up in front of me and I just misjudged how much faster I was getting off the corner. I was happy to see no cautions out there. If we had a caution, it might have played out differently. We had a good race car all night long, it qualified good, and it heat raced good. It's refreshing to come out and get a win, it's been a long couple of months." Eckert, a member of the National Dirt Late Model Hall-of-Fame came home in second-place behind O'Neal. "That second place was very important, we really haven't qualified well here all year. We heat race really good, and we hadn't feature raced very good. Mark Richards gave me some hints for the feature. It drove way better in the feature than I have been. I think our car is pretty close for tomorrow night's big race realistically until we got to heavy traffic I was coming back to Huddy, and he just manned up on that cushion and I am an old guy. I was trying not to do it and finally I guess I had no choice." Thornton, who on Thursday Night at Georgetown Speedway rallied from sixth to win came from the outside of row four to finish third in the caution-free race. "In the grand scheme of things, you just wanted to run in the top six tonight in this feature to put yourself in a good position for tomorrow. I took off there and I didn't think I was going to be very good; I fell back to about tenth or so. I just started running a little harder and the car got a lot better. The biggest thing for me here is to try to pace, but not pace too much where you can't do anything early and get way behind." O'Neal's Mark Richards Racing, Rocket Chassis is powered by a Durham Racing Engine and sponsored by Valvoline, Seubert Calf Ranches, Ace Metal Works, Petroff Towing, Rocket Pre-Owned Motors, Gunter's Honey, WR1 Sim Chassis, O'Neal's Salvage and Recycling, Sunoco Race Fuels, Integra Racing Shocks, and Performance Grading. Completing the top ten in the first feature were Daulton Wilson, Ross Robinson, Earl Pearson Jr., Mason Zeigler, and Justin Kann. Brandon Overton got his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win since January, but he had to work for this one. "It's about time something went my way. The caution come out as soon as JD [Davenport] passed me and let us get back out front. I might have not had the best car. I said the way we have been going it's like we'll take it and keep on working. I was starting to wonder whether I was going to win another race. He [Davenport] slid me so obviously I wasn't going into three hard enough. As soon as he passed me, he went to the top to try and protect. I just wasn't good no matter where I went. That's how it is sometimes." Davenport gave Overton all he wanted for the lead as he came home in the runner-up spot. "It just wasn't meant for us to win tonight. We had a really good car; Brandon obviously was a little better than us through the middle. We just have to work on it to get it better for tomorrow night, but once the middle started dying the top starting coming in. I was driving pretty hard there and the caution came out and I then got squeezed on the back straightaway and I lost quite a bit of ground there. I just could never get the timing right when I would catch Brandon. I would catch him at the wrong part of the corner." Marlar, who took third the previous night at Georgetown rounded out the Big River Steel Podium for the second night in a row. "I hit a hole wrong in three and got really sideways, luckily, we got it straightened up there. It was good racing there. We raced all over the racetrack. If not for those cautions, we would have been out there; it really would have been an awesome race. You could have thrown a blanket over the top three at the finish for sure." Brandon Overton's Wells and Sons Motorsports, Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by Garnto Southern, Muscle Factory, Victory fuel Flavored Electrolyte Water, R.W. Powell Construction, Penske Racing Shocks, Convenient Lube, Dirt Mafia, Boswell Oil, H&A Development, EZ-GO, and Earnhardt Technologies. Completing the top ten were Garrett Alberson, Devin Moran, Kyle Hardy, Colton Flinner, and Logan Roberson. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary Rumble by the River - Prelim Night 1 Friday, August 25, 2023 Port Royal Speedway - Port Royal, PA Allstar Performance Time Trials Fast Time Group A: Hudson O'Neal | 18.110 seconds Fast Time Group B: Brandon Overton | 18.007 seconds (overall) Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, All Transfer): 1. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[1]; 2. 39-Tim McCreadie[5]; 3. 18D-Daulton Wilson[3]; 4. 66-Justin Kann[2]; 5. 06-Mike Lupfer[4]; 6. 4-Gary Stuhler[7]; 7. D19-Dillan Stake[6]; 8. 86-Austin Berry[8]; 9. 63-Nathan Long[9] Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, All Transfer): 1. 2-Dan Stone[2]; 2. 0R-Rick Eckert[3]; 3. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[1]; 4. 11-Spencer Hughes[4]; 5. 2JR-Jeff Rine[5]; 6. 7-Ross Robinson[6]; 7. 24-Dylan Yoder[7]; 8. 32J-Shaun Jones[8]; 9. 10S-Dave Stamm[9] Simpson Race Products Heat Race #3 Finish (8 Laps, All Transfer): 1. 15K-Cody Overton[1]; 2. 25Z-Mason Zeigler[3]; 3. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[2]; 4. 22-Gregg Satterlee[4]; 5. 66C-Matt Cosner[5]; 6. 2J-Justin Weaver[6]; 7. 11T-Trevor Collins[8]; 8. 93-Cory Lawler[7] AP1 Insurance Heat Race #4 Finish (8 Laps, All Transfer): 1. 76-Brandon Overton[1]; 2. 157-Mike Marlar[3]; 3. 99-Devin Moran[4]; 4. 111B-Max Blair[5]; 5. 22F-Chris Ferguson[2]; 6. 9M-Hayes Mattern[6]; 7. 3-Timothy Wilson[7]; 8. 59-Chad Julius[8]; 9. EZ1-Ron Fink[9] Lucas Oil Heat Race #5 Finish (8 Laps, All Transfer): 1. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1]; 2. 1T-Tyler Erb[2]; 3. 89-Logan Roberson[4]; 4. 48-Colton Flinner[7]; 5. 20-Trever Feathers[6]; 6. 2T-Kyle Lee[9]; 7. 21-Chad Myers[8]; 8. 58-Garrett Alberson[5]; 9. 0-Andrew Yoder[3] Lucas Oil Heat Race #6 Finish (8 Laps, All Transfer): 1. 10-Michael Norris[1]; 2. 1Z-Logan Zarin[2]; 3. 7T-Drake Troutman[4]; 4. 45-Kyle Hardy[3]; 5. 119-Bryan Bernheisel[5]; 6. 32-Travis Stickley[7]; 7. 99B-Boom Briggs[6]; 8. 25K-Kody Lyter[8] Rumble by the River Prelim Night 1 Group A Feature Finish (25 Laps): Rumble by the River Prelim Night 1 Group B Feature Finish (25 Laps): Race Statistics Entrants: 61 Group A Terminal Maintenance & Construction Pole Sitter: Hudson O'Neal Group B Terminal Maintenance & Construction Pole Sitter: Brandon Overton Group A Lap Leaders: Hudson O'Neal (Laps 1-25) Group B Lap Leaders: Brandon Overton (Laps 1-25) Group A Wieland Feature Winner: Hudson O'Neal Group B Wieland Feature Winner: Brandon Overton Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Feature Winner: n/a Brandon Ford TV Challenge Feature Winner: n/a Group A Margin of Victory: 4.182 seconds Group B Margin of Victory: 0.338 seconds Group A Gorsuch Performance Solutions Cautions: n/a Group B Gorsuch Performance Solutions Cautions: Drake Troutman (Lap 12); Ron Fink (Lap 15) Series Provisionals: n/a Fast Time Provisional: n/a Series Emergency Provisionals: n/a Track Provisional: n/a Group A Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Hudson O'Neal, Rick Eckert, Ricky Thornton, Jr. Group B Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Brandon Overton, Jonathan Davenport, Mike Marlar Group A Penske Shocks Top 5: Hudson O'Neal, Rick Eckert, Ricky Thornton, Jr., Cody Overton, Tim McCreadie Group B Penske Shocks Top 5: Brandon Overton, Jonathan Davenport, Mike Marlar, Michael Norris, Chris Ferguson Group A Todd Steel Buildings Hard Charger of the Race: Ross Robinson (Advanced 10 Positions) Group B Todd Steel Buildings Hard Charger of the Race: Garrett Alberson (Advanced 17 Positions) Group A Wilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Ross Robinson Group B Wilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Devin Moran Group A Deatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Dillan Stake Group B Deatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Max Blair Group A Earnhardt Technologies Most Laps Led: Hudson O'Neal (25 Laps) Group B Earnhardt Technologies Most Laps Led: Brandon Overton (25 Laps) Group A Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Hudson O'Neal Group A Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Garrett Alberson Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Ricky Thornton, Jr. O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: n/a Group A Etchberger Trucking Fastest Lap of the Race: Hudson O'Neal (Lap 2 - 19.194 seconds) Group B Etchberger Trucking Fastest Lap of the Race: Brandon Overton (Lap 1 - 19.490 seconds) Group A MD3 Tough Break of the Race: Austin Berry Group B MD3 Tough Break of the Race: Drake Troutman Group A Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Danny White (Hudson O'Neal) Group B Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Kent Fegter (Brandon Overton) Group A ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Durham Race Engines Group B ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Clements Racing Engines Group A Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Rocket Chassis Group B Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Longhorn Chassis Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Mike Marlar (17.822 seconds) Group A Time of Race: 10 minutes 04 seconds Group B Time of Race: 19 minutes 14 seconds Rumble by the River Saturday Line-Ups Rumble by the River Saturday Preliminary Points About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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  Thornton Jr. Claims Record-Setting 16th Lucas Dirt Win of 2023 at Georgetown

  GEORGETOWN, DE (August 24, 2023) - Ricky Thornton Jr. rallied from sixth after a lap 35 restart - storming to the lead on lap 41 and leading the rest of the way to pick up his record-setting 16th Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the 2023 season on Thursday at Georgetown Speedway. It was the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series' first-ever visit to the 1/2-mile oval to honor the late Melvin L. Joseph who built the track in 1949. Thornton's victory broke a tie with Scott Bloomquist, who had previously set the single season record for wins in 2016 with 15. Brandon Overton, who led laps 18 through 40 finished in second with Mike Marlar completing the Big River Steel Podium in third. Tyler Erb was fourth and early race leader Garrett Alberson rounded out the top five. Alberson had led the first 17 laps of the race. Thornton, who started fourth on the grid and ran outside the top five for several laps blasted through the field in the final 14 circuits to win the 49-lap race. "I really didn't know how I did it. I started running the top down there in three and four and I felt like I could run with those guys in front of me. I didn't know if I needed to restart on the top or the bottom. I was kind of glad I restarted on the bottom. I got a good start, and I was able to get by a couple of cars down in one and two and then we got to third. I didn't know if those guys knew I was up there. I kind of just rolled around the outside of them and once I was out in front, I really didn't know what to do. I ran as hard as I could." Overton, who was looking for his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win since January almost completed the clean sweep for the night but came home in second. "Honestly it shouldn't be, but it's awesome to be up there. Obviously, we want to win, and our team is plenty capable of winning. We've got great car owners that get us everything we need; things just haven't been going our way. We have been struggling here lately you know just everything going wrong." Marlar, who was in the hunt the entire race came home in third. "It was a really fun racetrack. I would like to thank all of the fans for sticking it out during those rain delays. It was a long night for sure. I think it worked out for everybody. Congrats to Ricky, he is just so fast. I thought Overton and I were having a really good race until he [Thornton] came along. I almost got the lead there a couple of times and I felt like I was going to get it and those cautions came out. The cautions didn't play in my favor, but that's just how it goes sometimes." The winner's Todd and Vickie Burns-owned, SSI Motorsports, Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by Big River Steel, Hoker Trucking, Coltman Farms, Sub-Surface of Indiana, Dyno One, Inc., West Side Tractor Sales Company, D&E Outside Services, Certified Inspection Service Company, inc., Midwest Sheet Metal, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bilstein Shocks, Excel Floor Covering, and Murty Farms. Completing the top ten were Devin Moran, Tim McCreadie, Gregg Satterlee, Hudson O'Neal, and Jonathan Davenport. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary The Melvin L. Joseph Memorial Thursday, August 24, 2023 Georgetown Speedway - Georgetown, DE Allstar Performance Time Trials Fast Time Group A: Brandon Overton | 17.117 seconds (overall) Fast Time Group B: Garrett Alberson | 17.201 seconds Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 76-Brandon Overton[1]; 2. 1T-Tyler Erb[2]; 3. 18D-Daulton Wilson[3]; 4. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[5]; 5. 49-Jonathan Davenport[4]; 6. 0-Rick Eckert[7]; 7. 11T-Trevor Collins[6]; 8. 41-Ross Chastain[8] Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 157-Mike Marlar[1]; 2. 111B-Max Blair[2]; 3. 39-Tim McCreadie[4]; 4. 66C-Matt Cosner[3]; 5. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[5]; 6. 99B-Boom Briggs[7]; 7. 15K-Cody Overton[6] Simpson Race Products Heat Race #3 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 58-Garrett Alberson[1]; 2. 22-Gregg Satterlee[2]; 3. 45-Kyle Hardy[4]; 4. 11-Spencer Hughes[3]; 5. 92-Nick Davis[6]; 6. 2-Dan Stone[5]; 7. KB-Kerry King[7]; 8. (DNS) 41M-Matt Sheppard AP1 Insurance Heat Race #4 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[1]; 2. 99-Devin Moran[2]; 3. 7T-Drake Troutman[3]; 4. 55L-Donald Lingo Jr[5]; 5. 7-Ross Robinson[4]; 6. 93-Cory Lawler[6]; 7. (DNS) 4S-Danny Snyder Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 6 Transfer): 1. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1]; 2. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[3]; 3. 7-Ross Robinson[4]; 4. 0-Rick Eckert[5]; 5. 11T-Trevor Collins[9]; 6. 2-Dan Stone[6]; 7. 15K-Cody Overton[11]; 8. 92-Nick Davis[2]; 9. 93-Cory Lawler[8]; 10. 99B-Boom Briggs[7]; 11. KB-Kerry King[10]; 12. 41M-Matt Sheppard[12] The Melvin L. Joseph Memorial Feature Finish (49 Laps): Race Statistics Entrants: 30 Terminal Maintenance & Construction Pole Sitter: Brandon Overton Lap Leaders: Garrett Alberson (Laps 1-17); Brandon Overton (Laps 18-40); Ricky Thornton, Jr. (Laps 41-49) Wieland Feature Winner: Ricky Thornton, Jr. Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Feature Winner: n/a Brandon Ford TV Challenge Feature Winner: n/a Margin of Victory: 0.303 seconds Gorsuch Performance Solutions Cautions: Matt Cosner (Lap 10); Nick Davis (Lap 15); Drake Troutman (Lap 17); Earl Pearson, Jr. (Lap 26); Hudson O'Neal (Lap 35) Series Provisionals: Boom Briggs Fast Time Provisional: Cody Overton Series Emergency Provisionals: n/a Track Provisional: Nick Davis Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Ricky Thornton, Jr., Brandon Overton, Mike Marlar Penske Shocks Top 5: Ricky Thornton, Jr., Brandon Overton, Mike Marlar, Tyler Erb, Garrett Alberson Todd Steel Buildings Hard Charger of the Race: Cody Overton (Advanced 12 Positions) Wilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Tim McCreadie Deatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Max Blair Earnhardt Technologies Most Laps Led: Brandon Overton (23 Laps) Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Ricky Thornton, Jr. Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Ricky Thornton, Jr. O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Max Blair Etchberger Trucking Fastest Lap of the Race: Mike Marlar (Lap 12 - 17.624 seconds) MD3 Tough Break of the Race: Hudson O'Neal Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Anthony Burroughs (Ricky Thornton, Jr.) ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Clements Race Engines Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Longhorn Chassis Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Ricky Thornton, Jr. (17.226 seconds) Time of Race: 26 minutes 46 seconds The Big River Steel Chase for the Championship Presented by ARP Point Standings: About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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  UNOH Great Eight Next Round in Chase for the Championship at Port Royal

  BATAVIA, Ohio (August 23, 2023) - As the 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season nears a close, Saturday's 4th Annual Rumble by the River at Port Royal Speedway will be the next bonus round in the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship - Presented by ARP. The top eight drivers in the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship - Presented by ARP standings following Saturday's A-Main at Port Royal Speedway will make up the UNOH Great Eight - each earning a cash bonus based on their position in the championship standings. The championship point leader following Saturday's Rumble by the River main event will receive a $7,500 bonus from a total of $18,000 in bonuses paid out to the top eight in championship standings. The current top eight drivers in the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship - Presented by ARP are: Ricky Thornton Jr., Hudson O'Neal, Jonathan Davenport, Tim McCreadie, Brandon Overton, Devin Moran, Daulton Wilson, and Max Blair. Earl Pearson Jr. and Tyler Erb are in a fierce battle with Wilson in Blair for the final two positions in the UNOH Great Eight - with only 55 points separating the four drivers. The UNOH Great Eight is the third of four bonus rounds in the new Big River Steel Chase for the Championship - Presented by ARP in 2023. The UNOH Great Eight locks in the top eight drivers that will be eligible for the record points fund of over $1,000,000.00. The series champion will receive $200,000, with the top four drivers in the final series point standings earning a minimum of $100,000. UNOH Great Eight Bonus Payout: 1. $7,500, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,500, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,500, 6. $1,500, 7. $1,500, 8. $1,500 = Total $18,000 For the latest news, results, championship standings and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. About UNOH - University of Northwest Ohio: Founded in 1920, the University of Northwestern Ohio is an entrepreneurial, not for-profit, university located in Lima, Ohio, situated on 200 acres. In 2020 UNOH celebrated its 100th anniversary of educating students from around the world. There are five colleges within the university: College of Applied Technologies, College of Business, College of Health Professions, College of Occupational Professions, and the Graduate College. The University is known worldwide as a leader in the Automotive, Diesel, and High-Performance industries. UNOH also offers world class degree programs in Business, Health, Marketing, Information Technology, Robotics, and many other fields of study. UNOH is a co-ed campus and has taught students from all 50 states and 69 countries, and currently has nearly 4,000 students enrolled from 50 states and 36 countries. At UNOH there is no out-of-state tuition. UNOH awards Master's, Bachelor, Associate, and Diploma programs to more than 1,000 students each year at graduation. The University of Northwestern Ohio also offers a variety of athletics including Men's & Women's Basketball, Tennis, Golf, Bowling, and Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Men's Baseball, Women's Softball, and six Co-Ed Motorsports teams. For more information, visit www.unoh.edu. About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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  Lucas Oil Speedway Spotlight: Schweizer finds victory lane and good fit in USRA Stock Car division

  WHEATLAND, MO. (Aug. 23, 2023) - In one of the most-competitive and entertaining races of the Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series, Rodney Schweizer emerged from a multi-car battle for much of the 25-lap feature. It was his first O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars win at Lucas Oil Speedway. The triumph, while the first for Schweizer at Lucas Oil Speedway, continued Schweizer's strong showing since joining the USRA Stock Car ranks over the last two seasons. "When you can win at Lucas against them boys down there, it's always something," Schweizer said, reflecting back on Saturday's victory. He outlasted Mason Beck over the last 13 laps over the final few laps. Through the first half of the race, cars were dueling three and sometimes four-wide up front. "It was definitely intense," Schweizer said of the feature action. "It helps when you have a lot of good guys you race around and don't have to worry about them beating and banging on you." The 14-year racing veteran from Kansas City, Kansas - who moved into USRA Stock Cars in 2022 after several years in the Modified ranks - has six wins this season at five different tracks. Along with seven feature wins last season, it seemed only a matter of time until the 39-year-old Schweizer broke through at Wheatland. "We always show up with the intent to win," Schweizer said. It takes a good draw and a good heat race. We haven't been having good draws and good heat-race runs lately. Luck was just finally on our side." Schweizer looks to continue the winning on Saturday for Rempfer Memorial Season Championship Night Presented by Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick and KCTV 5 Kansas City. While Beck has all but sewed up the season championship in the Stock Car division, Schweizer will be one to watch this week and later this fall when the USRA Nationals return to Lucas Oil Speedway. "We're just concentrating on winning races," Schweizer said of remaining goals this season. Schweizer, who grew up a racing enthusiast as his family attended the action at Lakeside Speedway, made the move to Stock Cars before the 2022 season after a successful career in Modifieds and B-Mods. He electing to sell his Modified equipment after getting an offer to drive for car owner Dave Holcomb. "He owns these cars and he came to me and wanted me to drive his cars. We wound up, I sold my stuff and driving his cars now," he said. "Last year was our rookie year and we put up seven wins. It was a learning curve, but nothing too difficult." Along with Holcomb, Schweizer gets crew help on the car from Patty and Chris Clark, and James Freeman. Team sponsors include Rich's Custom Engines, Schelert House of Antiques, FiveFour Motorsports and KGN Graphics. While three of the four divisions have clear-cut championship leaders, the battle for the Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mod race is coming down to the wire. Bobby Williams of Hermitage has used consistency throughout the season with eight top-five finishes and will take a 14-point lead over JC Morton into the final night. In the other divisions, Beck is on the verge of clinching the O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars championship with an 89-points lead over William Garner. The other two track championships are locked up with Ryan Middaugh of Fulton a 195-point leader over Jason Pursley in the Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds and Aurora's Justin Wells 140.5 in front of Larry Ferris atop the Hermitage Lumber Late Models. The championship-night program is named to honor Harold "Rowdy" Rempfer and his wife, Julia, who were killed in an automobile accident five years ago. Rowdy was the mayor of Wheatland and he and Julia both worked at Lucas Oil Speedway for many years. Pit Gates open at 4 p.m. with grandstands at 5, hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:05. Saturday admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $12 Adults (16 and up) - $15 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $12 Youth (6-15) - $5 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $35 Pit Pass - $35 Kids' Power Wheel finale: An added attraction during intermission will be the final round of Kids' Power Wheel races of the season. For ages 3-through-9, the races will be on the front straightaway with the youngsters navigating a course outlined by orange cones. The kids can enter their own battery-powered Power Wheel cars by signing up for the Frogs Jr. Fan Club on the south end of the Midway prior to the races. One Kids Power Wheel class will be the 6-12 volt cars and another will be for the 24-36 volt class. No power or speed enhancement modifications will be allowed. The youngsters can bring their Power Wheels to the Frogs Jr Fan Club sign-in, or drop them off at the pit gate and the Power Wheels will be brought to the front stretch at intermission. For information on any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  Lucas Oil Late Models Ready for Georgetown and Port Royal

  BATAVIA, Ohio (August 22, 2023) - The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are gearing up for a big weekend in the Mid-Atlantic. The weekend will ignite with Georgetown Speedway hosting the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series for the first time. The annual Melvin L. Joseph Memorial will include a complete program for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, culminating in a 49-lap, $18,049 main event for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. For the August 24 Melvin L. Joseph Memorial, pit gates open at 4:00PM. Grandstand gates unlock at 5:00PM with Hot Laps set for 6:20PM. All times are Eastern Time. The Delmarva Chargers, Delaware Super Trucks, and Little Lincolns are also on the racing card. Tickets for the Melvin L. Joseph Memorial can be purchased at the gate on race day. Georgetown Speedway is a half-mile clay oval that produces high speeds and thrilling racing action. The facility has spacious grandstands, ample parking, a large, flat pit area, room for overnight camping and more. Georgetown Speedway is located at the intersection of Route 113 and Speedway Road in Georgetown, De. - a 40-minute drive from Ocean City, Md. To learn more, visit www.thegeorgetownspeedway.com. The action shifts to Port Royal Speedway, August 25-26 for the 4th Annual Rumble by the River. A strong contingent of local and regional standouts are expected to battle the elite in dirt late model racing at the half-mile oval known as "The Speed Palace." On Friday, the field will be split into two groups based on pill draw, with each group competing in a full program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and their respective A-Main. The points from Friday's preliminary program will determine the line-ups for Saturday's Heat Races. Saturday's festivities will begin with a Dirt Racing Outreach service at 2:00PM in the Commercial Building behind the main grandstand. The on-track action includes Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Heat Races (which will be lined up based on cumulative points from Friday's preliminary A-Mains), B-Mains, and the 50-lap, $50,000-to-win, Rumble by the River A-Main. The Mid-Atlantic Modifieds will serve as support with a complete program each night. At Port Royal Speedway the pit gates will open at 3:00PM on Friday and 4:00PM on Saturday. A driver's meeting will take place at 5:30PM on Friday, followed by Hot Laps at 6:00PM, and racing at 7:00PM. On Saturday, on-track action begins at 6:30PM with Hot Laps. All times are Eastern Time. For more information on Port Royal Speedway and the 4th Annual Rumble by the River, please visit www.PortRoyalSpeedway.com. Ricky Thornton Jr. leads the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship - Presented by ARP standings. Hudson O'Neal is second, followed by Jonathan Davenport, Tim McCreadie, and Brandon Overton rounding out the top five. For the latest news, results, championship standings and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses: Georgetown Speedway - August 24: Melvin L. Joseph Memorial (49 Laps): 1. $18,049, 2. $7,000, 3. $5,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,000, 6. $2,500, 7. $2,400, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,800, 13. $1,600, 14. $1,500, 15. $1,400, 16. $1,300, 17. $1,200, 18. $1,100, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000 = Total $66,449 Port Royal Speedway - August 25: 1st A-Main (25 Laps) - 1. $5,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,250, 6. $1,000, 7. $950, 8. $900, 9. $850, 10. $800, 11. $700, 12. $600, 13. $600, 14. $600, 15. $600, 16. $600, 17. $550, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = Total $25,000 2nd A-Main (25 Laps) - 1. $5,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,250, 6. $1,000, 7. $950, 8. $900, 9. $850, 10. $800, 11. $700, 12. $600, 13. $600, 14. $600, 15. $600, 16. $600, 17. $550, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = Total $25,000 Port Royal Speedway - August 26: B-Main Purses: 1st Non-Transfer (after provisionals) $300, 2. $275, 3. $250, 4. $225, 5. $200, 6. $200, 7. $200, 8. $200, 9. $200, 10. $150, 11. $100, 12. $100, 13. $100, 14. $100 = $2,600 each x 2 = $5,200 Total Rumble by the River (50 Laps): 1. $50,000, 2. $20,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $8,000, 5. $7,000, 6. $6,000, 7. $4,500, 8. $4,000, 9. $3,800, 10. $3,600, 11. $3,400, 12. $3,200, 13. $3,000, 14. $2,500, 15. $2,400, 16. $2,300, 17. $2,200,18. $2,100, 19. $2,000, 20. $2,000, 21. $2,000, 22. $2,000, 23. $2,000, 24. $2,000 = $150,000 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rules: Georgetown Speedway - August 24 Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3 Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT2, (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4 *Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials and Heat Races Port Royal Speedway - August 25 Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3 Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT2, (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4 *Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials and Heat Races Port Royal Speedway - August 26th Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3 Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT2, (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4 About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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  Season Championship Night set for Saturday at Lucas Oil Speedway with USRA B-Mod title up for grabs

  WHEATLAND, MO. (Aug. 21, 2023) - The Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series comes to a close on Saturday with the Rempfer Memorial Season Championship Night Presented by Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick and KCTV-5 Kansas City. While three of the four divisions have clear-cut championship leaders, the battle for the Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mod race is coming down to the wire. Bobby Williams of Hermitage has used consistency throughout the season with eight top-five finishes and will take a 14-point lead over JC Morton into the final night. Morton, the 2016 and 2018 track champion, has been on a roll of late to climb into contention. The Springfield driver has three feature wins and two second-place runs over the last five events to cut into Williams' lead. In the other divisions, Mason Beck is on the verge of clinching the O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars championship with an 89-points lead over William Garner. The other two track championships are locked up with Ryan Middaugh of Fulton a 195-point leader over Jason Pursley in the Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds and Aurora's Justin Wells 140.5 in front of Larry Ferris atop the Hermitage Lumber Late Models. The championship-night program is named to honor Harold "Rowdy" Rempfer and his wife, Julia, who were killed in an automobile accident five years ago. Rowdy was the mayor of Wheatland and he and Julia both worked at Lucas Oil Speedway for many years. Kids' Power Wheel finale: An added attraction during intermission will be the final round of Kids' Power Wheel races of the season. For ages 3-through-9, the races will be on the front straightaway with the youngsters navigating a course outlined by orange cones. The kids can enter their own battery-powered Power Wheel cars by signing up for the Frogs Jr. Fan Club on the south end of the Midway prior to the races. One Kids Power Wheel class will be the 6-12 volt cars and another will be for the 24-36 volt class. No power or speed enhancement modifications will be allowed. The youngsters can bring their Power Wheels to the Frogs Jr Fan Club sign-in, or drop them off at the pit gate and the Power Wheels will be brought to the front stretch at intermission. Pit Gates open at 4 p.m. with grandstands at 5, hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:05. Saturday admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $12 Adults (16 and up) - $15 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $12 Youth (6-15) - $5 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $35 Pit Pass - $35 For information on any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  Dale McDowell Earns Second Career COMP Cams Topless 100 at Batesville

  LOCUST GROVE, AR (August 19, 2023) - It took Dale McDowell 19 years to pick up his second career COMP Cams Topless 100 - Presented by Nutrien Ag Solutions on Saturday Night at Batesville Motor Speedway. The 57-year-old Chickamauga, Georgia resident who first won the crown jewel in 2004 led the final 66 laps to score the $50,000 victory in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and COMP Cams Super Dirt Series co-sanctioned event. In a race that saw three different leaders, McDowell had to hold off Jonathan Davenport to become the 17th different winner this year on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Davenport, bidding to become the first driver in the 31-year history of the race to win in back-to-back years finished 0.303 seconds behind his fellow Georgian at the finish. Ricky Thornton Jr. who led the first lap of the race rounded out the Big River Steel Podium in third. Rounding out the top five were Devin Moran and Tim McCreadie. McDowell in Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the tenth time in his career climbed from his topless entry before loud cheers from the packed grandstand. "My brother Shane made some awful good adjustments. First off, I need to thank the Good Lord above for allowing me to get through my health issues a couple of years ago and get back and do this. Thank goodness it wasn't my time to get out of the sport. What a race and what a crowd here for us. To come here and see this crowd I don't think I've ever seen this big of a crowd here. It's awesome I want to thank you race fans for supporting this event and everybody it takes to put on this race. Thank you." After Thornton had led the opening lap, Davenport then took command until lap 35 when McDowell, who started fourth moved into the lead, which he never relinquished. "Those guys [Thornton and Davenport] were running a lane up, I could run up to them and maintain, but I was little tight. So, I knew I was going to have to figure out what I needed to do to get a clear line. The car started rotating good and lapped traffic was very, very hairy you didn't know where to go to root, gouge, you didn't know what to do. But everything worked out." Davenport, the defending race winner made one last stab on the final lap on McDowell but fell short of repeating his victory in 2022. "I call him [McDowell] the Silver Fox. We were almost perfect that's what Timmy [McCreadie] and I were talking about down here when we started off right there. We just got too tight. It was slick through one and two. We came up one spot short. I thought I seen two to go and I never looked for the white flag. I thought I could catch him at the perfect time so he couldn't hear my motor and as soon as I caught him there, I thought I saw the checkered I thought I had waited too long so I blasted it off in there anyway, but one lap was not enough." Thornton who was looking for his first career win in the crown jewel event finished third. "Dale [McDowell] was really good congrats to him, his stuff was a little better once he got to traffic than a lot of us. He could get really close to a guy and still be able to maneuver, where like JD and me when we got close to someone you had to depend on that guy to miss his line. All-in all it was a good weekend for us." The winner's Shane McDowell Racing, Team Zero Race Car is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by EZ-Go, Cometic Gasket, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants, Connected Strategy Advisors, Northeastern Fabrication, S&H Systems, Fox Shox, BSI Well Service, Black Rock Enterprises LLC, Campbell Insulation, and M&S Motors. Completing the top ten were Hudson O'Neal, Stormy Scott, Earl Pearson Jr., Brandon Overton, and Cade Dillard. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary 31st Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 - Presented by Nutrien Ag Solutions Saturday, August 19, 2023 Batesville Motor Speedway - Batesville, AR Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 Finish (15 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 76-Brandon Overton[2]; 2. 12C-Scott Crigler[3]; 3. 1S-Jeremy Shaw[5]; 4. 14M-Morgan Bagley[1]; 5. 111B-Max Blair[8]; 6. 5X-Jon Mitchell[6]; 7. 45-Cole Wells[14]; 8. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[7]; 9. 99H-Todd Hall[9]; 10. 93-Mason Oberkramer[4]; 11. 56-Jonathan Rowan[13]; 12. 15-Clayton Stuckey[12]; 13. 7P-David Payne[11]; 14. 78-Henry Gustavas[17]; 15. 3K-Tanner Kellick[19]; 16. 12-Jamie Elam[15]; 17. 601-Curtis Cook[10]; 18. USA1-Chris Hawkins[16]; 19. 13N-Derrick Nichols[18] UNOH B-Main Race #2 Finish (15 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 1T-Tyler Erb[3]; 2. 36-Logan Martin[1]; 3. 1R-BJ Robinson[5]; 4. 86-Kyle Beard[8]; 5. 90-Brian Rickman[4]; 6. 17-Jarret Stuckey[6]; 7. 2X-Kris Lloyd[7]; 8. 7-Ross Robinson[13]; 9. 99B-Boom Briggs[9]; 10. USA28-Kylan Garner[12]; 11. 11K-Jon Kirby[10]; 12. 17T-Jeremy Tharp[15]; 13. 19-Jamie Burford[11]; 14. 29-Chandler Moenning[17]; 15. B17-Brandon Ball[14]; 16. 26-Glen Powell[16]; 17. 48-Mike Myers[18]; 18. 21M-Billy Moyer Jr[2] COMP Cams Topless 100 - Presented by Nutrien Ag Solutions Feature Finish (100 Laps): Race Statistics Entrants: 64 Terminal Maintenance & Construction Pole Sitter: Ricky Thornton, Jr. Lap Leaders: Ricky Thornton, Jr. (Lap 1); Jonathan Davenport (Laps 2-34); Dale McDowelll (Laps 35-100) Wieland Feature Winner: Dale McDowell Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Feature Winner: Dale McDowell Brandon Ford TV Challenge Feature Winner: n/a Margin of Victory: 0.303 seconds Gorsuch Performance Solutions Cautions: Brandon Sheppard (Lap 27); Spencer Hughes (Laps 67); Jeremy Shaw (Lap 88) Series Provisionals: Max Blair; Ross Robinson Fast Time Provisional: n/a Series Emergency Provisionals: Boom Briggs CCSDS Series Provisionals: Kyle Beard; Billy Moyer, Jr. CCSDS Emergency Provisionals: Morgan Bagley; Jon Mitchell Track Provisional: n/a Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Dale McDowell, Jonathan Davenport, Ricky Thornton, Jr. Penske Shocks Top 5: Dale McDowell, Jonathan Davenport, Ricky Thornton, Jr., Devin Moran, Tim McCreadie Todd Steel Buildings Hard Charger of the Race: Kyle Beard (Advanced 11 Positions) Wilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Stormy Scott Deatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Garrett Smith Earnhardt Technologies Most Laps Led: Dale McDowell (66 Laps) Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Ricky Thornton, Jr. Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Ricky Thornton, Jr. O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Max Blair Etchberger Trucking Fastest Lap of the Race: Dale McDowell (Lap 92 - 15.124 seconds) MD3 Tough Break of the Race: Brandon Sheppard Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Shane McDowell (Dale McDowell) ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Clements Racing Engines Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Team Zero Race Cars Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Max Blair (14.228 seconds) Time of Race: 37 minutes 21 seconds The Big River Steel Chase for the Championship Presented by ARP Point Standings: About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. 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  Fast times at Lucas Oil Speedway as Garet Williamson sets track record, wins POWRi 410 Sprint feature

  WHEATLAND, MO. (Aug. 19, 2023) - Garet Williamson went from the fastest driver to ever record a qualifying lap at Lucas Oil Speedway to the 25-lap POWRi 410 Outlaw Bandit Sprint Series feature winner on Saturday night. Williamson, of Columbia, Mo., set a track record to help earn the pole and went on to lead the main event wire-to-wire and take home $5,000. It was the first-ever POWRi 410 Sprint Series appearance at Lucas Oil Speedway and Williamson made it memorable. "This means everything to me. It feels really good to win this close to home," Williamson said. "This is pretty neat." Also earning feature wins on Saturday night were Justin Wells (Hermitage Lumber Late Models) and Rodney Schweizer (O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars). Williamson set a blistering pace from the pole, taking only five laps to catch lapped traffic as he opened a 1.7-second lead over Scotty Milan with Jace Park running third. The first caution flew on lap eight when fifth-place Joe B. Miller spun in turn three. Williamson, Milan and Park were continuing to show the way with Ayrton Gennetten fourth. The restart resulted in a melee going into turn one. Williamson and Park emerged clear as Milan got sideways going for the lead, with Kyle Clark and Kyle Bellm also involved to bring another caution out quickly. Milan's car suffered heavy damage, ending his night. As action resumed, Park spun and made hard contact with the turn-three wall to end his chances. Three green-flag laps were run before the next caution appeared as Bellm and Lane Warner spun in turn two. Williamson had a 1.4-second lead over Gennetten at the time with Gage Montgomery third and Ben Brown in fourth. Williamson seemed to get faster after the next restart, rolling away to a 2.7-second lead over Montgomery when action was stopped on lap 15 for a red flag as Warner took a wild, rolling ride in turn three. Warner emerged from the battered car under his own power. Williamson took advantage of an extended run at speed to take a commanding 5.5-second lead over Gennetten, but that margin was wiped away with a lap-23 caution. That gave Gennetten and third-place Riley Kreisel, who rallied from 18th, two laps to overtake the leader. But there was no denying Williamson as he held on to beat Ben Brown with Kreisel third. Mitchell Moore was fourth and Bellm fifth. Gennetten appeared to have a mechanical issue after the restart and limped home in 10th. Williamson, 23, posted his fourth feature victory of the season and first POWRi 410 Outlaw Bandit Sprint Series win. "This was a fun race, I almost tried to give it away a few times on the restart but man this feels good," Williamson said. "I'm so proud of my team as we continue to build momentum in this thing." Outside from Williamson, Kreisel had the night's most-impressive run as he improved 15 positions from the start after rolling his car during hot laps and struggling in time trials and his heat. "I have to hand it to my guys, they sweated a lot," said Kreisel, who's from nearby Warsaw. "They really busted their tails for me and I appreciate it." Williamson set an unofficial track record in qualifying with a lap of 12.998. The lap eclipsed what is believe to be the record of 13.019 by Jason Meyers in a World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series race at the speedway in 2010. Wells grabs 9th Late Model feature win: Justin Wells' ninth Hermitage Lumber Late Model feature win of the season was probably his toughest, as the Aurora driver held off a late-charging Johnny Fennewald by .117 seconds at the checkers. "He came out of nowhere there," Wells said of Fennewald. "I was pretty comfortable with what I was doing, then I saw him with maybe two or three to go. I thought, 'man, you could lead this whole thing and lose it right here. You better get up on the wheel. We had to turn it up a notch or two." Pole-sitter Tucker Cox led the first four laps before Wells charged around him on the outside of turn two for the lead on lap five. From there, he set sail for his ninth feature win of the season. Wells had a 3.5-second lead by lap 13, when Fennewald got around Cox for second. A close call occurred on lap 14 when Noah Ames spun in turn four to bring out the first caution. Wells was able to slow down just in time to avoid Ames, though it did erase his 3.4-second lead over Fennewald. Fennewald worked the inside groove and was within .662 seconds on lap 21 and pulled alongside Wells to complete lap 23. The two were nearly even coming to the white flag and Fennewald made a last-ditch dive in the final turn, but Wells was able to hold on by a half-car-length. Larry Ferris finished third with Ed Noll fourth and Bryon Allison fifth. Cox, running third with a lap to go, saw his motor go up in smoke and wound up a hard-luck 10th. Schweizer captures a Stock Cars thriller: Rodney Schweizer of Kansas City, Kan., outdueled leader Mason Beck in an O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars 25-lap feature that was a thriller throughout. Schweizer took the lead on lap 13 and was able to hang on for his first Lucas Oil Speedway feature win of the season in a race that saw five cars tightly bunched up front at times. William Garner led the first six laps with fourth-starting Schweizer applying pressure. Then Johnny Fennewald, who started 10th, jumped into the mix taking over second on lap nine and pulling alongside Garner on the outside. The trio was three-wide into turn one on lap nine before Fennewald made the pass on lap 11 as Mason Beck joined the fray along with Waylon Dimmitt. The five cars were separated by only a couple of car lengths in an entertaining battle. Schweizer regained the lead on lap 13, just before the race's first caution came out. Beck moved into second on the restart as the top two were able to get a bit of separation as Dimmitt, Fennewald and Garner followed. The race remained green the final 11 laps as Beck applied pressure. On lap 24, he dove to the inside out of turn four, but could not make the pass. Schweizer was able to hang on to win by .218 seconds as Dimmitt and Fennewald were right behind. "These Stock Cars are always tough. We were fortunate tonight," Schweizer said. LUCAS OIL SPEEDWAY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS (Aug. 19, 2023) POWRI 410 Outlaw Sprints Feature - 1. 12X-Garet Williamson[1]; 2. 7B-Ben Brown[6]; 3. 91-Riley Kreisel[18]; 4. 51-Mitchell Moore[13]; 5. 14E-Kyle Bellm[10]; 6. 42-Andy Bishop[14]; 7. 17-Wout Hoffmans[15]; 8. 6-Corey Nelson[7]; 9. 74-Xavier Doney[11]; 10. 19-Ayrton Gennetten[3]; 11. 3P-Russell Potter[19]; 12. 9C-Tony Crank[20]; 13. 30-Faron Crank[17]; 14. 79-Gage Montgomery[9]; 15. 122-Lane Warner[16]; 16. 00-Broc Elliott[12]; 17. 97-Scotty Milan[2]; 18. 87J-Jace Park[4]; 19. 51B-Joe B Miller[5]; 20. 9$-Kyle Clark[8] Heat 1 - 1. 87J-Jace Park[2]; 2. 12X-Garet Williamson[4]; 3. 74-Xavier Doney[1]; 4. 51B-Joe B Miller[3]; 5. 42-Andy Bishop[5]; 6. 91-Riley Kreisel[6]; 7. 9C-Tony Crank[7] Heat 2 - 1. 9$-Kyle Clark[1]; 2. 7B-Ben Brown[2]; 3. 97-Scotty Milan[4]; 4. 00-Broc Elliott[6]; 5. 17-Wout Hoffmans[5]; 6. 30-Faron Crank[7]; 7. 51-Mitchell Moore[3] Heat 3 - 1. 14E-Kyle Bellm[1]; 2. 6-Corey Nelson[2]; 3. 19-Ayrton Gennetten[4]; 4. 79-Gage Montgomery[3]; 5. 122-Lane Warner[5]; 6. 3P-Russell Potter[6] Qualifying - 1. 12X-Garet Williamson, 00:12.998[7]; 2. 97-Scotty Milan, 00:13.013[5]; 3. 19-Ayrton Gennetten, 00:13.231[12]; 4. 51B-Joe B Miller, 00:13.326[11]; 5. 51-Mitchell Moore, 00:13.371[10]; 6. 79-Gage Montgomery, 00:13.438[17]; 7. 87J-Jace Park, 00:13.440[18]; 8. 7B-Ben Brown, 00:13.460[8]; 9. 6-Corey Nelson, 00:13.534[6]; 10. 74-Xavier Doney, 00:13.656[14]; 11. 9$-Kyle Clark, 00:13.673[1]; 12. 14E-Kyle Bellm, 00:13.750[2]; 13. 42-Andy Bishop, 00:13.761[20]; 14. 17-Wout Hoffmans, 00:13.782[4]; 15. 122-Lane Warner, 00:13.878[15]; 16. 91-Riley Kreisel, 00:13.960[16]; 17. 00-Broc Elliott, 00:14.177[19]; 18. 3P-Russell Potter, 00:14.701[13]; 19. 9C-Tony Crank, 00:14.707[9]; 20. 30-Faron Crank, 00:14.987[3] Hermitage Lumber Late Models Feature - 1. 98-Justin Wells[3]; 2. 21-Johnny Fennewald[5]; 3. 51-Larry Ferris[7]; 4. 15-Ed Noll[6]; 5. 1A-Bryon Allison[1]; 6. 99-Larry Jones[11]; 7. 7J-Jake Morris[4]; 8. 73-Francisco Escamila[10]; 9. 90-Joe Walkenhorst[8]; 10. (DNF) 1T-Tucker Cox[2]; 11. (DNF) 31-Shawn Eggeman[12]; 12. (DNF) 5JR-Noah Ames[13]; 13. (DNS) 21P-Darren Phillips; 14. (DNS) 82-Jace Parmley Wasoba Seed & Trucking Heat 1 - 1. 7J-Jake Morris[2]; 2. 1T-Tucker Cox[4]; 3. 15-Ed Noll[5]; 4. 90-Joe Walkenhorst[1]; 5. 21P-Darren Phillips[3]; 6. 99-Larry Jones[7]; 7. 5JR-Noah Ames[6] Reed Environmental & Dirt Track Specialist Heat 2 - 1. 98-Justin Wells[2]; 2. 21-Johnny Fennewald[6]; 3. 1A-Bryon Allison[1]; 4. 51-Larry Ferris[5]; 5. 73-Francisco Escamila[3]; 6. 31-Shawn Eggeman[4]; 7. (DNS) 82-Jace Parmley O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars Feature - 1. 74-Rodney Schweizer[4]; 2. 0F-Mason Beck[8]; 3. 11-Waylon Dimmitt[5]; 4. 91-Johnny Fennewald[10]; 5. 7-William Garner[2]; 6. 5-Bryan White[1]; 7. 27-Jeff Tennant[7]; 8. 83-James Ellis[3]; 9. 34-Blake Bolton[9]; 10. 45-Bob King[6]; 11. (DNF) 99-Robert White[11]; 12. (DNF) 5DJ-DJ Barnes[12] Bill Roberts Chevrolet Heat 1 - 1. 7-William Garner[1]; 2. 5-Bryan White[2]; 3. 11-Waylon Dimmitt[3]; 4. 27-Jeff Tennant[6]; 5. 91-Johnny Fennewald[5]; 6. (DNF) 5DJ-DJ Barnes[4] Bill Roberts Chevrolet Heat 2 - 1. 74-Rodney Schweizer[4]; 2. 83-James Ellis[2]; 3. 45-Bob King[5]; 4. 0F-Mason Beck[3]; 5. 34-Blake Bolton[6]; 6. 99-Robert White[1] Season Championships next: Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series rack champions will be crowned next Saturday at the Rempfer Memorial Season Championship Night Presented by Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick and On Media. The Hermitage Lumber Late Models, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds, O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars and the Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods all will be in action for the final points program of 2023. Pit Gates open at 4 p.m. with grandstands at 5, hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:05. For information on any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. 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  Ricky Thornton Jr. Wins COMP Cams Topless 100 Prelim on Friday Night

  LOCUST GROVE, AR (August 18, 2023) - Ricky Thornton Jr. led the final 14 laps of the 30-lap preliminary A-Main on Friday night at Batesville Motor Speedway. The victory tied Thornton with Scott Bloomquist for the most wins in a season with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Jonathan Davenport led the first 16 laps until Thornton charged around him to take over the top spot on the 17th circuit. Tim McCreadie made a late-race charge to finish in second followed by Davenport, Dale McDowell, and Devin Moran. Thornton had to withstand a one-lap shootout after a caution appeared with 29 laps scored. After a solid restart, Thornton crossed the line 0.327 seconds ahead of McCreadie, the 2008 COMP Cams Topless 100 winner. Davenport had built a good lead until he encountered traffic as Thornton and then McDowell were able to stay close to the defending COMP Cams Topless 100 winner. Thornton moved to the top of the 3/8ths mile oval which propelled him to the lead on lap 17. Thornton will be seeking his first career COMP Cams Topless 100 win on Saturday night and will start on the Terminal Maintenance and Construction pole for the $50,000-to-win finale. In Lucas Oil Victory Lane Thornton commented on getting into the turn one wall with just a few laps to go. "I actually got a really good run off of four and I was just going too fast, and I couldn't slow down. I'm glad it's as minor as it is I thought it was really going to be bad there for a second. Overall, it was a really good car we were kind of worried when we went out late there in qualifying and we were really good. At the start JD [Davenport] and Dale [McDowell] really took off and I didn't take off as good as they could. We got about 10 laps in and I kind of felt like they slowed down, and my stuff picked up." McCreadie, who started sixth came home in second to the current championship points leader and was pleased with his effort. "We were really quick for a few laps and then it [the car] just didn't maneuver right. That's the beauty of it at least we are there at the front our car was really balanced tonight. I think I overtightened it and did some things, but it's nice to still have a car that can run good when you mess it up as a driver." Davenport coming off a Thursday night win in the SRX Series at Lucas Oil Speedway is looking to become the first driver in the 31-year history of the COMP Cams Topless 100 to win back-to-back years. "I think he [Thornton] was just feeling sorry for me, and he let me lead a few laps. He's been really good. We need to figure out a way to like make him start in the pits or something then we might have a chance. Congratulations to them guys they have been really good. Timmy's [McCreadie] getting better and so are we. We just wasn't as good as we needed to be tonight, and it don't take much to be second or third or tenth with these guys everybody's so close anymore." The winner's Todd and Vickie Burns-owned, SSI Motorsports, Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by Big River Steel, Hoker Trucking, Coltman Farms, Sub-Surface of Indiana, Dyne One Inc., West Side Tractor Sales, D&E Outside Services, Certified Inspection Service Inc., Sunoco Race Fuels, Bilstein Shocks, Midwest Sheet Metal, Murty Farms, and Excel Floor Covering. Completing the top ten were Jared Landers, Stormy Scott, Hudson O'Neal, Earl Pearson Jr., and Spencer Hughes. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary 31st Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 - Presented by Nutrien Ag Solutions | Prelim Night 1 Friday, August 18, 2023 Batesville Motor Speedway - Batesville, AR Allstar Performance Time Trials Fast Time Group A: Jonathan Davenport | 13.615 seconds (overall) Fast Time Group B: Ricky Thornton, Jr. | 13.898 seconds Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1]; 2. 777-Jared Landers[2]; 3. 11-Spencer Hughes[3]; 4. 2-Tyler Stevens[6]; 5. 36-Logan Martin[5]; 6. 93-Mason Oberkramer[4]; 7. 86-Kyle Beard[7]; 8. 99B-Boom Briggs[8]; 9. 26-Glen Powell[10]; 10. 60-Kip Hughes[9]; 11. (DNS) 37-Joseph Long Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 17M-Dale McDowell[1]; 2. 2S-Stormy Scott[2]; 3. 1T-Tyler Erb[3]; 4. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[5]; 5. 17-Jarret Stuckey[7]; 6. 7-Ross Robinson[6]; 7. 601-Curtis Cook[8]; 8. 99H-Todd Hall[4]; 9. USA1-Chris Hawkins[9]; 10. 29-Chandler Moenning[10]; 11. 7S-Jeff Sloan[11] Simpson Race Products Heat Race #3 Finish (8 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 76-Brandon Overton[1]; 2. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[2]; 3. 12C-Scott Crigler[5]; 4. 5X-Jon Mitchell[3]; 5. R5-Hunter Rasdon[4]; 6. 997-Travis Ashley[10]; 7. 7P-David Payne[7]; 8. 56-Jonathan Rowan[6]; 9. 15-Clayton Stuckey[8]; 10. 3N-Nathan Brown[9] AP1 Insurance Heat Race #4 Finish (8 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[1]; 2. 99-Devin Moran[2]; 3. 58-Garrett Alberson[4]; 4. 97-Cade Dillard[3]; 5. B5-Brandon Sheppard[5]; 6. 1S-Jeremy Shaw[6]; 7. 2X-Kris Lloyd[7]; 8. 78-Henry Gustavas[9]; 9. B17-Brandon Ball[8]; 10. 3K-Tanner Kellick[10]; 11. 48-Mike Myers[11] Lucas Oil Heat Race #5 Finish (8 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 21-Billy Moyer Sr[1]; 2. 18D-Daulton Wilson[2]; 3. 90-Brian Rickman[4]; 4. 14M-Morgan Bagley[7]; 5. 1R-BJ Robinson[5]; 6. 19-Jamie Burford[11]; 7. 13N-Derrick Nichols[9]; 8. USA28-Kylan Garner[8]; 9. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[3]; 10. 6JR-Parker Martin[6]; 11. 3-Joey Smith[10] Lucas Oil Heat Race #6 Finish (8 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 39-Tim McCreadie[2]; 2. 10-Garrett Smith[1]; 3. 21M-Billy Moyer Jr[3]; 4. 111B-Max Blair[4]; 5. 11K-Jon Kirby[5]; 6. 45-Cole Wells[6]; 7. 17T-Jeremy Tharp[8]; 8. 91-Chris Jones[9]; 9. 88-Chance Mann[10]; 10. 12-Jamie Elam[7] Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[2]; 2. R5-Hunter Rasdon[6]; 3. 36-Logan Martin[4]; 4. 93-Mason Oberkramer[7]; 5. 17-Jarret Stuckey[5]; 6. 5X-Jon Mitchell[3]; 7. 86-Kyle Beard[10]; 8. 99B-Boom Briggs[13]; 9. 99H-Todd Hall[14]; 10. 601-Curtis Cook[11]; 11. 7P-David Payne[12]; 12. 15-Clayton Stuckey[18]; 13. 7S-Jeff Sloan[22]; 14. 26-Glen Powell[16]; 15. 7-Ross Robinson[8]; 16. 60-Kip Hughes[19]; 17. 997-Travis Ashley[9]; 18. 56-Jonathan Rowan[15]; 19. USA1-Chris Hawkins[17]; 20. 29-Chandler Moenning[20]; 21. 2-Tyler Stevens[1]; 22. (DNS) 3N-Nathan Brown; 23. (DNS) 37-Joseph Long UNOH B-Main Race #2 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 97-Cade Dillard[1]; 2. B5-Brandon Sheppard[4]; 3. 14M-Morgan Bagley[2]; 4. 1R-BJ Robinson[5]; 5. 1S-Jeremy Shaw[7]; 6. 2X-Kris Lloyd[10]; 7. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[17]; 8. 111B-Max Blair[3]; 9. 11K-Jon Kirby[6]; 10. 19-Jamie Burford[8]; 11. USA28-Kylan Garner[14]; 12. 91-Chris Jones[15]; 13. 12-Jamie Elam[21]; 14. 3K-Tanner Kellick[19]; 15. B17-Brandon Ball[16]; 16. 13N-Derrick Nichols[11]; 17. 45-Cole Wells[9]; 18. 78-Henry Gustavas[13]; 19. 3-Joey Smith[23]; 20. 88-Chance Mann[18]; 21. 48-Mike Myers[22]; 22. 17T-Jeremy Tharp[12]; 23. 6JR-Parker Martin[20] COMP Cams Topless 100 - Presented by Nutrien Ag Solutions | Prelim Night 1 Feature Finish (30 Laps): Race Statistics Entrants: 64 Terminal Maintenance & Construction Pole Sitter: Jonathan Davenport Lap Leaders: Jonathan Davenport (Laps 1-16); Ricky Thornton, Jr. (Laps 17-30) Wieland Feature Winner: Ricky Thornton, Jr. Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Feature Winner: n/a Brandon Ford TV Challenge Feature Winner: n/a Margin of Victory: 0.327 seconds Gorsuch Performance Solutions Cautions: Billy Moyer, Jr. (Lap 23); Tyler Erb (Lap 24); Scott Crigler, Brian Rickman (Lap 25); Tyler Erb (Lap 29) Series Provisionals: n/a Fast Time Provisional: n/a Series Emergency Provisionals: n/a Track Provisional: n/a Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Ricky Thornton, Jr., Tim McCreadie, Jonathan Davenport Penske Shocks Top 5: Ricky Thornton, Jr., Tim McCreadie, Jonathan Davenport, Dale McDowell, Devin Moran Todd Steel Buildings Hard Charger of the Race: Hudson O'Neal (Advanced 11 Positions) Wilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Stormy Scott Deatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Garrett Smith Earnhardt Technologies Most Laps Led: Jonathan Davenport (16 Laps) Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Ricky Thornton, Jr. Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Ricky Thornton, Jr. O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Max Blair Etchberger Trucking Fastest Lap of the Race: Dale McDowell (Lap 2 - 15.286 seconds) MD3 Tough Break of the Race: Tyler Erb Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Anthony Burroughs (Ricky Thornton, Jr.) ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Clements Race Engines Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Longhorn Chassis Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Garrett Smith (13.756 seconds) Time of Race: 21 minutes 31 seconds A-Main | COMP Cams Topless 100 - Presented by Nutrien Ag Solutions | 100 Laps | Line-ups Fast Shafts B-Main 1 10 Laps | Top 3 transfer to A Feature | Line-ups UNOH B-Main 2 10 Laps | Top 3 transfer to A Feature | Line-ups COMP Cams Topless 100 - Presented by Nutrien Ag Solutions Prelim Points Breakdown: **Ties Broke by Fastest Lap in Time Trials** About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. 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  Davenport proves super again, winning Camping World SRX Thursday Night Thunder finale at Lucas Oil Speedway in front of big crowd

  WHEATLAND, MO. (Aug. 17, 2023) - One of the biggest motorsports events in Ozarks-area racing history came to Lucas Oil Speedway on Thursday night and it did not disappoint - with a familiar face taking a trip to victory lane. Jonathan Davenport, putting on a display worthy of his nickname of "Superman," led all 90 laps to capture the Camping World SRX Thursday Night Thunder season finale in front of an estimated 8,000 roaring fans and countless others watching on ESPN. Davenport, one of the world premier Dirt Late Model drivers, won for the fifth time at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 adding to four Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series/Lucas Oil MLRA wins. The Blairsville, Georgia, native emerged from a thrilling battle with Clint Bowyer after a restart with 10 laps remaining that had the big crowd on its feet. Brad Keselowski rallied to finish second with Ken Schrader third and Ryan Newman, the 2023 Camping World SRX champion, taking fourth. "I'm speechless. This is awesome," said Davenport, a five-time World 100 winner and three-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion. "I was just out there pacing myself, trying to keep the edges on the tires and do dirt-guys stuff. "Man, this is an awesome experience. Thanks so much to SRX for giving me this opportunity and a chance to come out here and race with some of my heroes, legends and superstars. I'm just an ol' country boy from Georgia that runs dirt cars." The race was a battle between front-row starters Davenport and Bowyer throughout. Several times, after caution flags, Bowyer pulled underneath Davenport but could never make the pass. Just 10 laps from victory, the battle for the lead between those two was hot when a yellow flew for a spinning Ernie Francis Jr. That set it up for a sprint to the finish with a restart to remember featuring a wild sequence as Bowyer went full-send, tried to use a slide job to get around Davenport. Crossing in front of Davenport twice but without enough room to fully clear, Davenport gave Bowyer a bump off turn two and again off turn four. The second time saw Davenport regain the lead and cars going three and maybe four-wide as Bowyer lost momentum. "I didn't know Clint was gonna slide me up there or I'd have let go on across, but I hit him at the right time. I was already on the gas," Davenport said. "I knew he was gonna come back again, so I just lifted and somebody took us three-wide. At that point, with not many laps left, I'd done saved long enough." Keselowski, Schrader and Newman took advantage of the situation and got around Bowyer. But the drama wasn't over. With three laps to go, Bobby Labonte spun to bring out a caution and set up one more restart for Davenport to navigate. The 39-year-old took away the mystery and drove away for the win, beating former NASCAR Cup Series champ Keselowski by about five car lengths as the checkers flew, fireworks lit the sky and the enormous crowd cheered. "This has got to be way up there, just the versatile field that was here," Davenport said of where the win ranks on his lengthy list of dirt-track accomplishments. "I can't say enough about how many times I've watched these guys. Some are legends and some are gonna be superstars. "It's been a wonderful experience. I never dreamed that I would be up here winning a race. I just wanted to compete and put on a great show for these awesome fans." Davenport started up front after a strong showing in the two heats earned him the pole. He had a four-car-length lead over Bowyer when caution waved on lap 12. During a lengthy green-flag run, Davenport lapped Keselowski on lap 29 as he opened a two-second lead over Bowyer. It was well back to Andretti and Labonte in third and fourth when a competition caution on lap-34 slowed the action. As it turned out, Keselowski said he was saving his tires and expected a bigger drop off in grip than wound up occurring. "Once it got to the halfway point, I said 'I'd better go,'" Keselowski said. "Then Clint tried to pull the slide job and that didn't quite work out. "I thought for a minute there I might have something for Davenport, but I'm glad to be here and I want to thank everybody for coming out tonight." As the race hit the halfway mark on lap 45, Bowyer pulled alongside the leader off turn four but was unable to make the pass. Davenport kept fending off Bowyer and was able to gradually open up some breathing room when a lap-50 caution appeared. The Davenport-Bowyer duel resumed with the green as the pair were three seconds clear of the field. Helio Castroneves spun on lap 61 to bring out a caution and Bowyer fell back to fourth on the restart, with Andretti taking second. But Bowyer nudged his way around the defending series champ to regain second on lap 66. The battle for the lead between those two again heated up before a lap-75 yellow for Ernie Francis Jr., who spun in turn four. That set it up for a sprint to the finish with 10 to go when green-flag action resumed. What a wild sequence it was over the next two laps as Bowyer tried to slide job to around Davenport, but the leader was able to hang on with three-wide action bringing the fans to their feet. Meanwhile, Keselowski, Schrader and Newman took advantage of the situation and got around Bowyer. Newman clinched the series championship before the feature race went green. He entered the night with a 39-point lead and finishing 45 in front of the defending champ Andretti and Keselowski who tied for second. "It means a lot," Newman said of the championship. "Any kind of championship in any series and the Superstar Racing Experience, what can you say? Guys like TOny Stewart. Jonathan Davenport, who's won everything on dirt. Racing against Kenny Schrader, Kenny Wallace, it's just a whole lot of fun. Castroneves, an Indy Car champion and four-time winner. It's very special." Duvall wins Modified Invitational: Joe Duvall of Claremore, Okla., led all 20 laps to win the 20-car Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modified Invitational. Duvall started on the pole after winning his heat race and opened a five-car-length lead over Peyton Taylor just four laps into the feature. Following a lap-five restart, Tad Davis slid past Taylor for second. Wheeler moved into contention on lap 11, powering his way to third behind Duvall and Taylor. Over the next several laps, the top three opened a two-second lead over Davis in fourth. Duvall was able to use an extended green-flag run to pull away late and earn the victory with Taylor just holding off Wheeler for the runner-up position. "The last restart I knew Peyton was on the outside of me and I heard him wind that big ol' motor up and ... I thought, well it's time to go," Duvall said. "He showed me something down in (turn) one and two and I had just enough momentum to sneak up there stay in front of him. Then, I guess I pretty dang good the rest of the race." Davis finished fourth with Paden Phillips recovering from an early spin to grab fifth. LUCAS OIL SPEEDWAY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS (Aug. 17, 2023) Camping World SRX Thursday Night Thunder Feature - 1, Jonathan Davenport. 2, Brad Keselowski. 3, Ken Schrader. 4, Ryan Newman. 5, Clint Bowyer. 6, Marco Andretti. 7, Tony Stewart. 8, Kenny Wallace. 9, Helio Castroneves. 10, Hailie Deegan. 11, Ernie Francis Jr. 12, Bobby Labonte. Heat 1 - 1, Jonathan Davenport. 2, Ken Schrader. 3, Clint Bowyer. 4, Marco Andretti. 5, Brad Keselowski. 6, Hailie Deegan. 7, Ernie Francis Jr. 8, Ryan Newman. 9, Kenny Wallace. 10, Tony Stewart. 11, Bobby Labonte. 12, Helio Castroneves. Heat 2 - 1, Bobby Labonte. 2, Clint Bowyer. 3, Kenny Wallace, 4, Jonathan Davenport. 5, Marco Andretti. 6, Ernie Francis Jr. 7, Ryan Newman. 8, Tony Stewart. 9, Brad Keselowski. 10, Hailie Deegan. 11, Ken Schrader. 12, Helio Castroneves. Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modified Invitational Feature - 1. 91-Joe Duvall[1]; 2. 01-Peyton Taylor[2]; 3. 88-Chad Wheeler[8]; 4. 75-Tad Davis[5]; 5. 127-Paden Phillips[3]; 6. 17-Drake Long[6]; 7. 5-Robbie Reed[4]; 8. 73B-Shad Badder[14]; 9. 9-Kenton Allen[18]; 10. C3-Chad Staus[17]; 11. 23-Lucas Dobbs[15]; 12. 356-Reggie Jackson[11]; 13. (DNF) 151-Lucas Gibbs[13]; 14. (DNF) 92-Tyler Grooms[10]; 15. (DNF) 21M-Ryan Middaugh[7]; 16. (DNF) 33-Chad Smith[19]; 17. (DNF) 98-Jeff Cutshaw[9]; 18. (DNF) 3J-Lewis Jackson[16]; 19. (DNF) 99-Dylan Hoover[12]; 20. (DNS) 21-Greg Scheffler Heat 1 - 1. 91-Joe Duvall[3]; 2. 127-Paden Phillips[5]; 3. 88-Chad Wheeler[1]; 4. 98-Jeff Cutshaw[6]; 5. 21M-Ryan Middaugh[10]; 6. 356-Reggie Jackson[7]; 7. 73B-Shad Badder[4]; 8. 3J-Lewis Jackson[8]; 9. C3-Chad Staus[2]; 10. (DNF) 21-Greg Scheffler[9] Heat 2 - 1. 01-Peyton Taylor[2]; 2. 75-Tad Davis[3]; 3. 5-Robbie Reed[7]; 4. 17-Drake Long[8]; 5. 92-Tyler Grooms[1]; 6. 99-Dylan Hoover[6]; 7. 151-Lucas Gibbs[9]; 8. 23-Lucas Dobbs[4]; 9. 9-Kenton Allen[5]; 10. 33-Chad Smith[10] 410 Winged Sprints on Saturday: The second half of a big week of racing at Lucas Oil Speedway will find the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints headlining the action on Saturday night. A 30-lap feature will cap the action for the special appearance by the 410 Winged Sprints, with the Hermitage Lumber Late Models and O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars also in action. They will both have 25-lap features paying $1,000 and $750 to win, respectively. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. Saturday with grandstands at 5. Hot laps are set for 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7:05 p.m. Saturday admission: Advance discount tickets online only (16 and up) - $22 Adults (16 and over) - $25 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22 Youth (ages 6-15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family pass (two adults and up to three youth) - $60 Pit pass - $45 Bingo for Bikes on Friday night: For fans attended the weekend of action, there will be bingo at 6:30 p.m. Friday in front of the Diamond Bar on the Midway on the north end of the main complex. The buy-in of $20 will go toward Kids' Bicycle Night 2024, where youngsters receive free bicycles. A total of 123 were awarded in 2023. The Diamond Bar will be open for pizza, popcorn, ice cream and nachos, plus beer, soft drinks and water. Bingo winners will receive gift packs, gift cards and other prizes. For information on any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  INLAND RIGGING SPRINT CAR TEAM RETURNS TO ACTION SATURDAY AT PERRIS AUTO SPEEDWAY

  (Cypress, CA, August 17, 2023) After a month off in the middle of their schedule, Inland Rigging Sprint Car Team drivers Brody Roa and Tommy Dunkel will be back in action when the USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series visits Perris Auto Speedway, this Saturday night, August 5th. The spectator gates for the four-division open wheel show will open at 5:00 p.m. and the first race will get the green flag at 7:00. Roa, who lives in Garden Grove, California, has a comfortable 151-point lead in the series championship standings. The 2019 USAC Southwest Sprint Car Series champion has won eight of the first 13 races in 2023. The affable driver comes into Saturday riding the crest of a three-race win streak. The last time any other driver won a series race was nearly three months ago. In addition to the eight wins, he also has three second-place finishes and a fifth. The only time he did not finish in the top five came when he was leading the Salute to Indy at the end of May. Late in the going a lapped car clobbered him and knocked him out of action with a frustrating 15th-place finish. Needless to say, Roa is over the moon with his results so far in 2023. "Things could not have gone much better this year," Roa told Dave Stall on Sunday's edition of the Racer Radio Show. "We are leading the points and it has just been an incredible year so far. We have such great car owners. Tom and Christy Dunkel have done so much for racing. They sponsor young drivers and everything. It is just awesome. They are such good people. They have a young daughter and our daughter just loves her." The time away from the track over the past month could not have come at a better time. Four days after his last triumph, Roa and his wife Tailor welcomed their second daughter, Rylee Ann, to the world. It was a good time to be away from the racecar for a bit. Roa's teammate and car owner, Tommy Dunkel, will be making what could be his final USAC/CRA start of 2023 on Saturday. The Menifee, California based driver has his eyes on running for the USAC/CRA Rookie of the Year award in 2024. As per the rules, drivers cannot start more than four series main events and still be eligible to run for Rookie of the Year. Thus far he has started three mains. His best outing was at the last race when he placed eighth at Perris on July 15th. He also had an 11th at Mohave Valley Raceway on May 6th. Seven weeks later he came home 14th at Bakersfield. While Saturday could possibly be Dunkel's last race in the USAC/CRA Series this year, he will still be in action with the USAC West Coast Sprint Cars and the VRA Series at the Ventura Raceway. Fans can hear the full Roa Racer Radio interview at the following link http://www.perrisautospeedway.com/radio23/RACERRADIO230813.mp3 Fans can pick up a 2023 Inland Rigging Racing Team shirt from the crew after the races or online at the Roa/Dunkel Inland Rigging team merchandise site. You can see the shirt design in the photo below. The shirts will be available in the pits or online at the following link https://bit.ly/3IDLNEZ. Adult tickets for Saturday's show are $30.00. For seniors 65 and over, it is $25.00. Kids six to twelve get in for just $5.00 and children five and under are admitted free. The fairgrounds charges $10.00 for parking. Advanced tickets are available until noon on race day online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. For fans who do not wish to buy advance tickets, there will be plenty available for everyone at the ticket window each race night. Perris Auto Speedway is conveniently located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds (home of the Southern California Fair), one-hour east of Los Angeles and one-hour North of San Diego. To get to the track, take the 215 freeway, exit on the Ramona Expressway, and go three miles east to the fairgrounds. For directions online, the address to enter is: 18700 Lake Perris Drive and the zip code is 92571. As always, Roa would be more than happy to jump in a race car on his weekends off from the #17R. His entire schedule is printed below. If anybody wishes to contact him about open dates, they can do so at 714-932-7994 or mailto:brodyroa91@gmail.com The team wants to thank the following sponsors for making the 2023 season possible. Inland Rigging, Dunkel Farms, United Asset Sales, Osborne Speed & Machine, Sander Engineering, "Biker" Bruce Fischer, ALR Virtual Services, Burris Racing, Caltrol, Competition Suspension, K-1 Race Gear, Molecule, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. Brody Roa's 2023 Schedule and Race Results January 27 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main January 28 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main February 25 Kern County Raceway Park USAC West Coast Sprint Cars Rained Out March 3 Central Arizona Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 4 Central Arizona Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 11 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp 17th A Main March 18 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main March 24 Kings Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 25 Thunderbowl Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out April 1 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main April 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 5th A Main April 22 Kings Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main April 29 Kern County Raceway Park USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 20 Thunderbowl Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main May 27 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main June 10 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main June 24 Bakersfield Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main July 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main August 12 Santa Maria Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Canceled August 19 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars September 9 Santa Maria Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars September 23 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars October 14 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars October 20 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp October 21 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp November 3 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 4 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 11 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Tom Dunkel's 2023 Racing Results January 12 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals Prelim. Night 12th C Main March 11 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp 16th A Main April 1 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th B Main April 8 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main May 13 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars 11th A Main June 17 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars 19th A Main June 24 Bakersfield Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main July 8 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main July 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main @inlandrigging, @dunkelfarms @roygamityanauctioneer @burris_racing_usa @mikeburrisoc @csishocks @theoriginalloosebruce @alrvirtualservices @k1racegear @moleculesports @rodendsupply @baldwinfilters @ngkracing @originalngksparkplugs @usacnation @usac_cra @perrisautospeedway @b_roa91 @tai_xoxo_roa @zacboz35 @joegibb83, @caltrolinc @narc410 @drivenracingoil This release was produced by Scott Daloisio Sports (909) 226-7768 mailto:sdaloisiosports@gmail.com

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  410 Winged Outlaw Sprints headline Saturday racing action at Lucas Oil Speedway

  WHEATLAND, MO. (Aug. 16, 2023) - The second half of a big week of racing at Lucas Oil Speedway, following the Camping World SRX Thursday Night Thunder program, will find the POWRi 410 Outlaw Sprints headlining the action on Saturday night. A 30-lap feature will cap the action for the special appearance by the 410 Sprints, with the Hermitage Lumber Late Models and O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars also in action. They will both have 25-lap features paying $1,000 and $750 to win, respectively. Roger Crockett of Broken Arrow, Okla., leads the way in the POWRi 410 Sprint season points race after collecting five top-five finishes in six events this season. Joe B. Miller of Millersville, Mo., with two victories, is second in points 120 behind Crockett with Ayrton Gennetten of Versailles trailing the leader by 160 points. In the Hermitage Lumber Late Models, Justin Wells of Aurora continues his charge toward a track championship. With eight feature victories, Wells has accumulated a 128-point lead over Bryon Allison. Mason Beck of Urbana has five feature wins and leads the O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Car division by 78 points over William Garner. The Rempfer Memorial Season Championship Presented by Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick is scheduled for Aug. 26, concluding the Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series points action for the season. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. Saturday with grandstands at 5. Hot laps are set for 6:30 p.m. and racing at 7:05 p.m. Saturday admission: Advance discount tickets online only (16 and up) - $22 Adults (16 and over) - $25 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22 Youth (ages 6-15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family pass (two adults and up to three youth) - $60 Pit pass - $45 Bingo for Bikes on Friday night: For fans attending the Camping World SRX action on Thursday and planning to return on Saturday, there will be bingo at 6:30 p.m. Friday in front of the Diamond Bar on the Midway on the north end of the main complex. The buy-in of $20 will go toward Kids' Bicycle Night 2024, where youngsters receive free bicycles with 123 awarded in 2023. The Diamond Bar will be open for pizza, popcorn, ice cream and nachos, plus beer, soft drinks and water. Bingo winners will receive gift packs, gift cards and other prizes. SRX Thursday Night Thunder: Action in the busy week of racing kicks off Thursday with the Camping World SRX Thursday Night Thunder action in the finale of the six-race SRX 2023 series. In its third season, created by two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart, 2008 Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman leads the series points. The series pits the 12 drivers against one another in identically prepared cars. Joining Newman and Stewart will be former champions Brad Keselowski and Bobby Labonte, along with former NASCAR drivers Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace and Clint Bowyer plus NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Hailie Deegan. Also on hand will be four-time Indy 500 winer Helio Castroneves, reigning SRX Champion Marco Andretti and Trans-Am champion Ernie Franics Jr. Jonathan Davenport, one of the Dirt Late Model racing's stars, was added to the lineup last week. Davenport is a three-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion and five-time World 100 winner. General admission tickets are $35 in advance online and $40 at the gate (ages 16 and over). Kids (ages 6-15) will be $20 with ages 5-and-under free. Pit passes are $50 and must be purchased the day of the event at the pit gate. Fans who have general admission tickets can purchase an upgrade to a pit pass, which can be purchased at front and pit gate. The SRX cars will be in the pits until called to the infield at 2 p.m. to prepare for 3 p.m. practice and return to the pit area after practice until pre-race ceremonies. Purchase online tickets here Grand Marshal for the event will be Brandon Bernstein, Director of Partnership Marketing for Lucas Oil. Singing the National Anthem will be Taylor Malonson. The support class will be the Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds in a non-points invitational format. Drivers accepting invites include track points leader Ryan Middaugh, former track champions Robbie Reed and Jeff Cutshaw, Greg Scheffler, Lucas Dobbs, Dylan Hoover, Nic Bidinger, Paden Phillips, Reggie Jackson, Tyler Grooms, Kenton Allen, Chad Staus, Lewis Jackson, Chad Smith, Lucas Gibbs, Chad Wheeler, Joe Duvall, Shad Badder, Tad Davis and Peyton Taylor. Tentative Lucas Oil Speedway Camping World SRX schedule: (Thursday, August 17th) 11 a.m. - SRX Garage Opens Noon - Pit gates open 1 p.m. - Main grandstand gates open 2-2:15 pm. - SRX cars and toolboxes to infield/pit lane for practice 2:30-3 p.m. - Modified practice 3-4 p.m. - SRX on-track practice 4-4:30 p.m. - SRX drivers' meeting and track prep 4:45-5:15 p.m. - Modified heat races 5:30-6:15 p.m. - SRX drivers Q&A sessions (4 group sessions) 6 p.m. - Crew dinner 6:15 p.m. - Modified Feature (20 laps) 6:45-7:15 p.m. - Track prep and intermission break 7:15 p.m - SRX cars to grid 7:35 p.m. - SRX driver introductions 7:45 p.m. - Opening ceremonies and National Anthem 7:50 p.m. - SRX drivers to cars 8 p.m. - ESPN live 8:02 p.m. - Drivers start engines 8:12pm - SRX green flag 10 p.m. - Victory Lane set up and top 3 driver interviews for ESPN For information on any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  Topless 100 Next for Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series

  BATAVIA, Ohio (August 14, 2023) - The nation's elite dirt late model drivers and regional standouts are gearing up for a huge weekend at Batesville Motor Speedway in the 31st Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 - Presented by Nutrien Ag Solutions. On Thursday, the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series will kick off the weekend on Thursday, August 17 with a make-up from the July 29 program that was preempted by heavy rain. The B-Mains and $5,000-to-win A-Main will be held, followed by an optional open practice session as the 31st Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 - Presented by Nutrien Ag Solutions weekend kicks into high gear. This action on Friday night includes a complete program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, B-Mains, and a 30-lap, $5,000-to-win main event. Drivers will earn points in Friday's preliminary events that will determine the lineups for Saturday night's finale. The Top-16 in points will be locked into the A-Main, while everyone else will start in a B-Main. On Friday, the pit gate will open at 3:00 PM, general admission gate at 4:30 PM, with a driver's meeting slated for 7:00 PM. Hot Laps are set to begin at 7:30 PM. All times are Central Time. Saturday's festivities will kick off with Dirt Draft Hot Laps at 7:30 PM, followed by B-Mains for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series/ COMP Cams Super Dirt Series competitors. The 100-lap, $50,000-to-win, COMP Cams Topless 100 - Presented by Nutrien Ag Solutions will cap off the weekend. On Saturday, the pit gate will open at 4:00 PM, and the main gate at 4:30 PM. There will be a driver's meeting at 7:30 PM. Batesville Motor Speedway is located in Locust Grove, Arkansas, seven miles west of Batesville at the junction of Highways 25 & 14. The crown jewel event - co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series - offers a unique perspective of dirt late models without a roof. The topless aspect gives spectators an up-close look, as drivers wrestle their 800+ horsepower machines around the lightning-fast, 3/8-mile oval. To purchase tickets or find more information about Batesville Motor Speedway, visit www.batesvillemotorspeedway.com. Ricky Thornton Jr. leads the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship - Presented by ARP to Batesville Motor Speedway. Hudson O'Neal is second, followed by Jonathan Davenport, Brandon Overton, and Tim McCreadie rounding out the top five. For the latest news, results, championship standings and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses: Friday, August 18: 1. $5,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,250, 6. $1,000, 7. $950, 8. $900, 9. $850, 10. $800, 11. $700, 12. $600, 13. $600, 14. $600, 15. $600, 16. $600, 17. $550, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = Total $25,000 Saturday, August 19: 1. $50,000, 2. $20,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $8,000, 5. $7,000, 6. $6,000, 7. $4,500, 8. $4,000, 9. $3,800, 10. $3,600, 11. $3,400, 12. $3,200, 13. $3,000, 14. $2,500, 15. $2,400, 16. $2,300, 17. $2,200, 18. $2,100, 19. $2,000, 20. $2,000, 21. $2,000, 22. $2,000, 23. $2,000, 24. $2,000, 25. $2,000, 26. $2,000 = Total $154,000 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rules: Friday, August 18: Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3 Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4 *Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials and Heat Races Saturday, August 19: Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3 Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4 Previous Topless 100 Winners: 2022 - Jonathan Davenport 2021 - Hudson O'Neal 2020 - Jimmy Owens 2019 - Chris Madden 2018 - Rained Out 2017 - Scott Bloomquist 2016 - Rained Out 2015 - Shannon Babb 2014 - Jimmy Owens 2013 - Terry Phillips 2012 - Steve Francis 2011 - Scott Bloomquist 2010 - Jared Landers 2009 - Jimmy Owens 2008 - Tim McCreadie 2007 - Jimmy Mars 2006 - Scott Bloomquist 2005 - Billy Moyer 2004 - Dale McDowell 2003 - Shannon Babb 2002 - Billy Moyer 2001 - Scott Bloomquist 2000 - Jimmy Mars 1999 - Scott Bloomquist 1998 - Wendell Wallace 1997 - Billy Moyer 1996 - Bill Frye 1995 - Billy Moyer 1994 - Freddy Smith 1993 - Tony Cardin About COMP Cams: For more than 35 years, the COMP Cams mission has never changed: to produce the highest-performing products possible, provide customers with superior service, and to lead the industry in technological development. While the COMP Performance Group has grown to multiple companies and hundreds of employees, we still retain the competitive spirit and desire to be the very best that has positioned COMP Cams as the absolute leader in valve train components. To learn more about COMP Cams, visit: www.compcams.com. About Nutrien Ag Solutions: As the largest producer of potash by capacity and one of the world's largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate, Nutrien provides the three key nutrients growers need to produce healthier, more abundant crops. Their Ag-Retail operations supply key products and services directly to growers - including crop nutrients, crop protection, and seed, as well as agronomic and application services - to help meet the world's ever growing-demand for food and fiber. To learn more about Nutrien Ag Solutions, visit: www.nutrien.com or www.nutrienagsolutions.com. About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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  Nation's top Modifieds return to Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday for USMTS Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout

  WHEATLAND, MO. (Aug. 1, 2023) - The nation's premier Modified touring series returns to Lucas Oil Speedway this Saturday for the 14th annual USMTS Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout Presented by Foley Equipment. Some of the biggest names in Modified racing have posted United States Modified Touring Series victories at Lucas Oil Speedway over the years with some classic battle staged. Included was the Lucas Oil Speedway 2018 "Race of the Year" when Stormy Scott emerged from a four-car battle in the final laps to prevail. In recent years it's been the Dereck Ramirez Show in Wheatland. Ramirez, out of Woodward, Okla., has won the last three editions of the Show-Me Shootout including last year when he led wire-to-wire to collect $10,000. He beat Darron Fuqua by 1.1 seconds at the finish. Ramirez, the 2021 series champion, picked up his first USMTS victory of the 2023 season two weeks ago at Mason City Speedway. He enters the weekend fifth in the season championship race. Four-time series champion Rodney Sanders of Happy, Texas, is leading the Summit USMTS Championship standings by 78 points over Jason Hughes of Watts, Okla., and 117 over Jim Chisholm of Osage, Iowa. Sanders and Chism have two feature victories apiece this season in 27 series starts while Hughes is seeking his first. The Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods, O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars and the Hermitage Lumber Late Models will also be in action. Pit gates open at 4 p.m., with grandstands at 5, hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:05. Saturday admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $22 Adults (16 and up) - $25 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $22 Youth (6-15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass (two adults and up to three youth) - $60 Pit Pass $45 Past USMTS winners at Lucas Oil Speedway: July 1, 2006 - Kelly Shryock (Diamond of Dirt Tracks Nationals - Night 1 of 3) July 2, 2006 - Jeremy Payne (Diamond of Dirt Tracks Nationals - Night 2 of 3) July 3, 2006 - Kelly Shryock (Diamond of Dirt Tracks Nationals - Night 3 of 3) June 27, 2009 - Jason Krohn (Inaugural Slick-Mist Show-Me Shootout) Aug. 13, 2011 - Ryan Gustin (2nd Annual Slick-Mist Show-Me Shootout) Aug. 11, 2012 - Terry Phillips (3rd Annual Slick-Mist Show-Me Shootout) Aug. 10, 2013 - Jeremy Payne (4th Annual Slick-Mist Show-Me Shootout) Aug. 9, 2014 - Terry Phillips (5th Annual Slick-Mist Show-Me Shootout) Aug. 8, 2015 - Johnny Scott (6th Annual Slick-Mist Show-Me Shootout) Aug. 6, 2016 - Zack VanderBeek (7th Annual Slick-Mist Show-Me Shootout) Aug. 5, 2017 - rained out Aug. 4, 2018 - Stormy Scott (8th Annual Slick-Mist Show-Me Shootout) Aug. 3, 2019 - Rodney Sanders (9th Annual Slick-Mist Show-Me Shootout) June 3, 2020 - Tanner Mullens (Wednesday Night Madness) Aug. 8, 2020 - Dereck Ramirez (10th Annual Slick-Mist Show-Me Shootout) Aug. 7, 2021 - Dereck Ramirez (11th Annual Slick-Mist Show-Me Shootout) Aug. 5, 2022 - Dereck Ramirez (12th Annual Slick-Mist Show-Me Shootout) The Show-Me Shootout on Saturday concludes a three-race swing for the USMTS Series, which begins on Thursday at I-70 Speedway and continues on Friday at Lakeside Speedway. For more information on the series, go to usmts.com. Camping World SRX advance tickets on sale: It's just a couple of weeks until some of the world's legendary drivers visit Lucas Oil Speedway to crown a champion in the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience Series. General admission tickets remain on sale for the Camping World SRX "Thursday Night Thunder" on Aug. 17 at Lucas Oil Speedway, the finale of the six-race series which will determine the 2023 champion. All SRX races will air live on ESPN. Purchase online tickets here Drivers announced for the Lucas Oil Speedway event include NASCAR Cup Series champions Tony Stewart, Brad Keselowski and Bobby Labonte, along with NASCAR drivers Kenny Wallace, Ken Schrader, Ryan Newman, Clint Bowyer and Hailie Deegan. Also on hand will be four-time Indy 500 winer Helio Castroneves, plus reigning SRX Champion Marco Andretti and Trans-Am champion Ernie Franics Jr. The series will pit the drivers against one another in identically prepared cars with points accumulated in each of the six events. Tickets for the SRX event are $35 in advance and $40 at the gate (ages 16 and over). Kids (ages 6-15) will be $20 with ages 5-and-under free. Pit passes are $50 and must be purchased the day of the event. USRA Modifieds will be the support class with an invitational format set for the non-points event. Tentative Lucas Oil Speedway Camping World SRX schedule: (Thursday, August 17th) Noon - Pit gate will open for Drivers and crews only 1 p.m. - Main grandstand gates open 2:10 p.m. - Modified hot laps 2:30-4:30 p.m. - SRX practice sessions 4:30-5 p.m. - Track prep 5 p.m. - Modified heat races 5:30-6:15 p.m. - SRX drivers Q&A sessions (4 group sessions) 6:15 p.m. - Modified Feature 6:45-7:15 p.m. - Track prep and intermission break 7:15 p.m - SRX cars to grid 7:35 p.m. - SRX driver introductions 7:45 p.m. - Opening ceremonies and National Anthem 7:50 p.m. - SRX drivers to cars 8 p.m. - ESPN live 8:02 p.m. - Drivers start engines 8:12pm - SRX green flag 10 p.m. - Victory Lane set up and top 3 driver interviews for ESPN For information on Camping World SRX Series tickets or about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  Middaugh's fifth Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modified feature win headlines Lucas Oil Speedway Fan Appreciation Night program

  WHEATLAND, MO. (July 29, 2023) - Ryan Middaugh's outstanding season continued Saturday night as he grabbed another Lucas Oil Speedway Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modified feature victory. The Fulton driver earned his fifth Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series win of the season as he held off Austen Becerra for the $1,000 headliner on Mickey Fleehart Fan Appreciation Night at the Races Presented by Thunderburst Media. Other feature winners were Chase Galvin (O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars), Justin Wells (Hermitage Lumber Late Models), JC Morton (Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods) and Tom Charles in the special guest class Show-Me Vintage Racers. Action got underway about an hour late after a heavy thunderstorm rolled through about 5:30 p.m. Middaugh led all 25 laps of the feature as he started from the pole. Along with leading the points at Lucas Oil Speedway, he's also on top at his hometown Callaway Speedway's title chase and paces USRA Modified national points. Middaugh has 13 feature wins in 2023. "We've finally had some luck on our side," Middaugh said of his season. "Past years, just little things. Engine problems and stuff ... had been biting us. I'm just getting a better feel for this place it seems like. This place is tough. The competition is tough. "The car was good and the track was super fast after the rain. The redraw definitely played in my favor after a tore some stuff up in the heat race." Middaugh wasted no time sprinting from his pole-starting spot to open a half-straightaway led by lap three. That's when the event's first caution flew to wipe away Middaugh's 2.3-second lead over eighth-starter Austen Becerra with Tracy Wolf third. When action resumed, Middaugh needed only five laps to re-establish a 2.2-second lead over Becerra. By lap 15, Middaugh was going through lapped traffic and maintaining his margin as Jeff Cutshaw moved into third, but five-seconds behind Becerra. Middaugh was cruising along with a 2.3-second lead with three laps to go when a caution put some drama into the outcome. But Middaugh took away much of the mystery with a clean restart and he held off a final-lap charge to beat Becerra by .390 seconds or about two car lengths. "I wanted that caution to get out of lapped traffic, but then I didn't because one mistake and that Becerra, he's really fast and he's good," Middaugh said. "I knew he was gonna be chomping at the bit there to throw a slider into one. I had to make sure I didn't go over the cushion or anything." Cutshaw, the Lucas Oil Speedway track champion from 2014-17, finished third with Kerry Davis fourth and Jason Pursley fifth. Galvan earns USRA Stock Cars victory: Chase Galvan of Kansas City, Kan., held off William Garner and Waylon Dimmitt for his first feature victory of the season in the O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars feature. In his first visit to Lucas Oil Speedway, Galvan prevailed by three car lengths to deny Garner a second straight win, with Dimmitt third and season points leader Mason Beck coming home in fourth. "The last time we were out (at Lakeside Speedway) we rolled it over on its door," Galvan said of his race car. "So coming back and picking up a win at a track you've never been to is pretty cool." Front-row starters Garner and Galvan traded the lead on the first two laps, with Galvan forging his way in front to complete lap two. Those two stayed 1-2 the rest of the way with Beck and Dimmitt close behind in a four-car breakaway at the front. Dimmitt edged into third on lap 12 as Galvan continued to lead Garner by a half-second. As the battle for second continued, Galvan was able to gradually build his led to nearly a second by lap 16 and he held on from there in the caution-free 20-lapper. Wells scores eighth Late Models win: Justin Wells earned his eighth Hermitage Lumber Late Model feature win of the season, but what looked to be a comfortable drive wound up with some last-lap excitement. Wells nearly got tangled up with some lapped cars on the final circuit and Jace Parmley briefly passed him for the lead on the backstretch. But Wells, of Aurora, was able to drive around Parmley in the final turn to pick up the win. "I got pretty comfortable," Wells said. "I'll have to go back and look at lap times, but I guess I was slowing down pretty good. My guys were giving me signals and I quit watching them because I kind of thought there might be some sheet metal swapped. "They got together down here and I saw the blue car (Parmley). Jace Parmley, I talked about him the first of the year, that kid has a bright future. He does a good job. He was on way less equipment tonight due to shocks and springs. He drove the wheels off it." Wells set a blistering pace from the outset, blasting away from his front-row starting position to lead by 3.1 seconds over Parmley midway through the 20-lap feature. With action slowed by only one early caution, Wells got the win with the late scare making for a terrific finish as the margin - two seconds taking the white flag - was .620 seconds. Tucker Cox finished third with Larry Ferris fourth and Bryon Allison fifth. Morton picks up third USRA B-Mod triumph: JC Morton of Springfield took over the lead on lap five and held off a late charge from Colson Kirk for his third Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mod feature win of the season. Dayton Pursley, who recently won his first Lucas Oil Speedway feature, beat fellow front-row starter Morton to the lead and paced the first four laps. But Morton rode the high groove out of turn four to claim the point to finish lap five. "We had the fstart and I was on the bottom and was pretty disappointed," Morton said. "We drew a one and the outside was preferred. We raced with him and finally got a run on him and got to his outside. But for a lap or two, we raced pretty hard." Morton continued to lead Pursley through lapped traffic as the race hit the mid point, with Kirk right behind. Morton's lead was one second when the first caution, on lap 17, set up a three-lap shootout. Morton fired off a good restart and and held on to beat Kirk by .870 seconds. Stephen Clancy rallied into third, Jon Sheets was fourth and Pursley slipped back to fifth. Vintage Racers win goes to Charles: Tom Charles of Wolcott, Kan., made the winning pass with one lap remaining, going around race-long leader Jim Thorne, for the Show-Me Vintage Racers feature win. It was Charles' second SMVR victory of the season at Lucas Oil Speedway. He estimated it was somewhere around his 360th career feature victory in a variety of divisions. The car he was driving is owned by Thorne. "I grew up in Late Models. I drove Modifieds and I've driven Street Stocks, all that stuff," Charles said. "These are somewhere in between, but they are a lot of fun." Thorne paced the first opening laps from his fourth-starting position with Charles settling into second after a pair of early caution flags. Charles moved to the inside to challenge for the lead on lap six and the two ran side by side over the next four laps with Thorne clinging to the lead. Brian Cox closed in on the dueling leaders to make it a three-way battle with two laps to go. Finally, Charles forged his way into the lead coming to the white flag and he held off Thorne by a car length. Cox spun after he and Thorne made contact on the final lap and did not finish. The Fan Appreciation Night program was run in honor of Mickey Fleehart, the president of the SMVR prior to his passing earlier this year. LUCAS OIL SPEEDWAY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS (July 29, 2023) Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds A Feature - 1. 21M-Ryan Middaugh[1]; 2. 22-Austen Becerra[8]; 3. 98-Jeff Cutshaw[5]; 4. 68-Kerry Davis[7]; 5. 38C-Jason Pursley[11]; 6. 18-Chad Lyle[9]; 7. 23-Lucas Dobbs[2]; 8. 33-Jaren Martin[6]; 9. 10T-Tyler Brown[13]; 10. (DNF) 21-Greg Scheffler[12]; 11. (DNF) 21W-Tracy Wolf[3]; 12. (DNF) C3-Chad Staus[14]; 13. (DNF) 75L-Lane Whitney[4]; 14. (DNF) 24-Toby Lindell[10] Heat 1 - 1. 98-Jeff Cutshaw[2]; 2. 75L-Lane Whitney[1]; 3. 33-Jaren Martin[4]; 4. 22-Austen Becerra[5]; 5. 18-Chad Lyle[6]; 6. 38C-Jason Pursley[7]; 7. 10T-Tyler Brown[3] Heat 2 - 1. 23-Lucas Dobbs[1]; 2. 21W-Tracy Wolf[2]; 3. 21M-Ryan Middaugh[5]; 4. 68-Kerry Davis[6]; 5. 24-Toby Lindell[3]; 6. 21-Greg Scheffler[4]; 7. C3-Chad Staus[7] O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars A Feature - 1. 0-Chase Galvan[2]; 2. 7-William Garner[1]; 3. 11-Waylon Dimmitt[5]; 4. 0F-Mason Beck[3]; 5. 74-Rodney Schweizer[10]; 6. 34-Blake Bolton[4]; 7. 45-Bob King[7]; 8. 83-James Ellis[6]; 9. 7X-John Scott[8]; 10. 2-Zeb Keepper[11]; 11. 1DER-Maverick Wunder[12]; 12. 91-Johnny Fennewald[9]; 13. 24-Noah Long[13] Bill Roberts Chevrolet Heat 1 - 1. 0F-Mason Beck[3]; 2. 11-Waylon Dimmitt[2]; 3. 34-Blake Bolton[4]; 4. 7X-John Scott[1]; 5. 74-Rodney Schweizer[5]; 6. 2-Zeb Keepper[7]; 7. 1DER-Maverick Wunder[6] Bill Roberts Chevrolet Heat 2 - 1. 7-William Garner[2]; 2. 0-Chase Galvan[4]; 3. 83-James Ellis[3]; 4. 45-Bob King[5]; 5. 91-Johnny Fennewald[1]; 6. (DNS) 24-Noah Long Hermitage Lumber Late Models A Feature - 1. 98-Justin Wells[1]; 2. 82-Jace Parmley[2]; 3. 1T-Tucker Cox[4]; 4. 51-Larry Ferris[9]; 5. 1A-Bryon Allison[7]; 6. 21-Johnny Fennewald[8]; 7. 99-Larry Jones[3]; 8. 81-Jimmy Dowell[11]; 9. 90-Joe Walkenhorst[6]; 10. 7J-Jake Morris[13]; 11. (DNF) 28-Jim Greenway[12]; 12. (DNF) 21P-Darren Phillips[10]; 13. (DNF) 72-JC Morton[5]; 14. (DNF) 149-John Rowland[15]; 15. (DNS) 0X-Jason Sivils Wasoba Seed & Trucking Heat 1 - 1. 82-Jace Parmley[5]; 2. 90-Joe Walkenhorst[2]; 3. 72-JC Morton[4]; 4. 1T-Tucker Cox[7]; 5. 21P-Darren Phillips[1]; 6. 81-Jimmy Dowell[8]; 7. (DNF) 0X-Jason Sivils[6]; 8. (DNF) 149-John Rowland[3] Reed Environmental & Dirt Track Specialist Heat 2 - 1. 98-Justin Wells[6]; 2. 99-Larry Jones[1]; 3. 1A-Bryon Allison[2]; 4. 21-Johnny Fennewald[4]; 5. 51-Larry Ferris[7]; 6. 28-Jim Greenway[5]; 7. 7J-Jake Morris[3] Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods A Feature - 1. 18-JC Morton[1]; 2. 55-Colson Kirk[5]; 3. 12C-Stephen Clancy[11]; 4. 8S-Jon Sheets[7]; 5. 10P-Dayton Pursley[2]; 6. 42C-Casey Thomas[3]; 7. 83-JC Newell[6]; 8. 1B-Bobby Williams[15]; 9. 96-Cody Brill[14]; 10. 15-Ryan Edde[8]; 11. 90-Terry Schultz[13]; 12. 66X-Chris Wright[10]; 13. 11L-Logan Smith[23]; 14. 2-Quentin Taylor[18]; 15. 30-Rex Harris[16]; 16. 2X-Cole Hamilton[19]; 17. 7-Anthony Tanner[24]; 18. 55G-Luke Gideon[20]; 19. 0K-Tracy Killian[22]; 20. (DNF) 61-Sturgis Streeter[12]; 21. (DNF) 81-Austin Charles[9]; 22. (DNF) 7J-Jake Richards[4]; 23. (DNF) F1-Mitchell Franklin[21]; 24. (DNF) 24-Jerry Ellis[17] Heat 1 - 1. 18-JC Morton[2]; 2. 10P-Dayton Pursley[7]; 3. 8S-Jon Sheets[5]; 4. 96-Cody Brill[1]; 5. 61-Sturgis Streeter[8]; 6. 2-Quentin Taylor[6]; 7. 55G-Luke Gideon[4]; 8. (DNF) 7-Anthony Tanner[3] Heat 2 - 1. 83-JC Newell[1]; 2. 55-Colson Kirk[6]; 3. 81-Austin Charles[2]; 4. 15-Ryan Edde[8]; 5. 1B-Bobby Williams[5]; 6. 24-Jerry Ellis[4]; 7. F1-Mitchell Franklin[7]; 8. 0K-Tracy Killian[3] Heat 3 - 1. 7J-Jake Richards[2]; 2. 42C-Casey Thomas[4]; 3. 66X-Chris Wright[3]; 4. 12C-Stephen Clancy[6]; 5. 90-Terry Schultz[8]; 6. 30-Rex Harris[7]; 7. 2X-Cole Hamilton[1]; 8. 11L-Logan Smith[5] Show-Me Vintage Racers A Feature - 1. 81-Tom Charles[5]; 2. 113-Jim Thorne[4]; 3. 8X-Dan Schmidt[16]; 4. 54-Larry Waters[3]; 5. 11-Jeremy Turner[8]; 6. 5-Eddie Neil[1]; 7. 27-Danny Lorton[12]; 8. 2B-Brian Cox[2]; 9. 9D-Bryant Moyer; 10. 2 D-Brandon Jordan[10]; 11. 71-Mike Lawless[11]; 12. 58T-Jeff Triggs[13]; 13. 42-Rob Brash[15]; 14. (DNF) 6-Damen Clevenger[6]; 15. (DNF) 1-Angela Ashworth[17]; 16. (DNF) 8-Rocky Rhodes[14]; 17. (DNF) 99-Jim Siewert[7]; 18. (DNS) 09D-Chad Eickleberry; 19. (DNS) 72-WIlliam Holohan Heat 1 - 1. 81-Tom Charles[6]; 2. 5-Eddie Neil[1]; 3. 54-Larry Waters[4]; 4. 113-Jim Thorne[5]; 5. 2B-Brian Cox[2]; 6. (DNF) 8X-Dan Schmidt[3] Heat 2 - 1. 6-Damen Clevenger[1]; 2. 2 D-Brandon Jordan[6]; 3. 11-Jeremy Turner[3]; 4. 9D-Bryant Moyer[4]; 5. 99-Jim Siewert[2]; 6. 71-Mike Lawless[5] Heat 3 - 1. 58T-Jeff Triggs[2]; 2. 8-Rocky Rhodes[3]; 3. 42-Rob Brash[4]; 4. 72-WIlliam Holohan[6]; 5. 1-Angela Ashworth[5]; 6. (DNF) 09D-Chad Eickleberry[7]; 7. (DNS) 27-Danny Lorton KDBA Show-Me Shootout on Lake Lucas concludes Sunday: The Kentucky Drag Boat Association-sanctioned KDBA Show-Me Shootout on Lake Lucas concludes its two-day run on Sunday with 10 pro and sportsman divisions entering eliminations starting at 9 a.m. The more information on the Kentucky Drag Boat Association, visit kydragboat.com to see results, standings, registration into and more. KDBA Show-Me Shootout on Lake Lucas tentative Sunday schedule 8 a.m. - Spectator Gates Open 9 a.m. - Eliminations KDBA Show-Me Shootout admission: (Includes general admission and pit pass) Sunday Adults GA/Pit Pass Combo (16 and up) - $15 Seniors (62 and up)/Military GA/Pit Pass Combo (62 and up) - $12 Youth GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 6 to 15) - $5 Kids GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 5 and under) - FREE Family Pass GA/Pit Pass includes Admission for 2 Adults and Up to 3 Kids Ages (6-15) - $35 USMTS next on the dirt: The nation's premier Modified series visits Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval next Saturday for the USMTS Slick Mist Show-Me Shootout Presented by Foley Equipment. The Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods, O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars and the Hermitage Lumber Late Models will also be in action. Pit gates open at 4 p.m., with grandstands at 5, hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:05. Camping World SRX advance tickets on sale: It's just a couple of weeks until some of the world's legendary drivers visit Lucas Oil Speedway to crown a champion in the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience Series. General admission tickets remain on sale for the Camping World SRX "Thursday Night Thunder" on Aug. 17 at Lucas Oil Speedway, the finale of the six-race series which will determine the 2023 champion. All SRX races will air live on ESPN. Purchase online tickets here Drivers announced for the Lucas Oil Speedway event include NASCAR Cup Series champions Tony Stewart, Brad Keselowski and Bobby Labonte, along with NASCAR drivers Kenny Wallace, Ken Schrader, Ryan Newman, Clint Bowyer and Hailie Deegan. Also on hand will be four-time Indy 500 winer Helio Castroneves, plus reigning SRX Champion Marco Andretti and Trans-Am champion Ernie Franics Jr. The series will pit the drivers against one another in identically prepared cars with points accumulated in each of the six events. Tickets for the SRX event are $35 in advance and $40 at the gate (ages 16 and over). Kids (ages 6-15) will be $20 with ages 5-and-under free. Pit passes are $50 and must be purchased the day of the event. USRA Modifieds will be the support class with an invitational format set for the non-points event. Tentative Lucas Oil Speedway Camping World SRX schedule: (Thursday, August 17th) Noon - Pit gate will open for Drivers and crews only 1 p.m. - Main grandstand gates open 2:10 p.m. - Modified hot laps 2:30-4:30 p.m. - SRX practice sessions 4:30-5 p.m. - Track prep 5 p.m. - Modified heat races 5:30-6:15 p.m. - SRX drivers Q&A sessions (4 group sessions) 6:15 p.m. - Modified Feature 6:45-7:15 p.m. - Track prep and intermission break 7:15 p.m - SRX cars to grid 7:35 p.m. - SRX driver introductions 7:45 p.m. - Opening ceremonies and National Anthem 7:50 p.m. - SRX drivers to cars 8 p.m. - ESPN live 8:02 p.m. - Drivers start engines 8:12pm - SRX green flag 10 p.m. - Victory Lane set up and top 3 driver interviews for ESPN For information on Camping World SRX Series tickets or about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. 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  GREAT THINGS HAPPENING FOR INLAND RIGGING SPRINT CAR TEAM DRIVERS

  (Cypress, CA, July 24, 2023) Things cannot get much better for Inland Rigging Sprint Car team drivers Brody Roa and Tommy Dunkel. At the last USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series race at Perris Auto Speedway, Roa won his eighth series main event in the first 13 races of the year. Dunkel started 20th in his first series race at the track he grew up at and finished an impressive eighth. Four days later, Roa and his wife Tailor welcomed their second daughter, Ryley Ann, into the world. With a lot on his mind, Roa was not even sure he was going to be able to make the race due to the upcoming arrival. However, as he told the crowd after the win, "She must be a race fan as she waited to arrive so I could come and race tonight." Just like her sister Addison Leanne, she will be a fan and proud of what her daddy can do on the racetrack, just like he did in picking up his eighth win of the year. Starting fifth in the main, Roa, who lives in Garden Grove, California, bided his time and methodically worked his way toward the front of the pack. On the 17th go around, he snatched the lead and established a good size advantage. However, yellow flags late in the race saw his sizable lead disappear. Each time Roa faced stiff challenges but he managed to fend them off for his third win in a row, his eighth victory of the year, and his 21st all-time series triumph. That moved him into the fourth-place slot in USAC/CRA history. Dunkel, who had family, including his sister who flew in from Nebraska, and clients in the crowd, was over the moon with his performance. Racing on the track and in the series where so many of his boyhood memories were etched into his mind was a lifelong dream. Perhaps, the outcome was an even bigger dream realized. He started the 25-car main event in the 20th position. Driving a 360 cubic inch engine versus a field of 410s, he stayed out of trouble, advanced forward, and finished eighth. "Oh man, I am over the top," Dunkel related a couple of days after the race. "I went into that deal just wanting to get some good laps, get some seat time and experience. To not finish at the tail was kind of a goal. But to actually work my way up, pass cars and run with the 410 guys, and finish in the top 10, that just exceeded our expectations by miles." Coming from near the back, Dunkel not only passed cars, but he avoided crashes that were quite frequent in the 30-lapper. "Looking ahead and driving the cars in front of you just like you are driving your own car, that really helped in steering clear of that stuff," Dunkel said. "Earning some positions too, while trying to fight the carnage and the dust, just made it that much more satisfying." "We were pretty good right out of the gate," Dunkel said about how his #17A Inland Rigging Car performed all night. "We did play with some fuel settings just because the air was so bad with the heat and smoke from the nearby fires. We tuned on that before the main event but nothing more than standard adjustments." While Dunkel, who also owns the team, was excited about his performance, he was just as happy with Roa's. The veteran driver has jelled perfectly in his new ride and the boss is happy to have him on board. "We are ecstatic with what Brody is doing," Dunkel said about himself and his wife Christy. "We couldn't be happier for him on a personal level to achieve what he has this year. We are really happy for him, his dad and Zac (crew chief Zac Bozanich), and the whole crew. Those guys have been in it for a lot of years. I feel really fortunate to be a part of the success this year with those guys." Before the main event rolled around, Roa was second fastest in qualifying with a lap of 16.562. Dunkel steered his immaculate car to a 17.844 on his first-ever qualifying lap on the famous west coast oval. They were matched up in the same 10-lap heat race with Roa taking third after starting sixth. Dunkel began and finished eighth. The team has some weekends off right now which will come in handy at the Roa household with the arrival of their new bundle of joy. Roa will be racing again at Perris on August 19th. The series has a race scheduled at the Santa Maria Raceway a week prior, but the track has been shuttered all year long. As this piece went to press that race is still on the schedule. If it takes place, the team will be there. Dunkel can start one more USAC/CRA main event this year and still be eligible to compete for Rookie of the Year in 2024. In addition to taking advantage of that one race, he will also be contesting other races this season in the USAC West Coast Series and the Ventura Racing Association. Fans can pick up a 2023 Inland Riggings Racing Team shirt from the crew after the races or online at The brand new Roa/Dunkel Inland Rigging team merchandise, including shirts, is now available. You can see the shirt design in the photo below. The shirts will be available in the pits or online at the following link https://bit.ly/3IDLNEZ. As always, Roa would be more than happy to jump in a race car on his weekends off from the #17R. His entire schedule is printed below. If anybody wishes to contact him about open dates, they can do so at 714-932-7994 or mailto:brodyroa91@gmail.com The team wants to thank the following sponsors for making the 2023 season possible. Inland Rigging, Dunkel Farms, United Asset Sales, Osborne Speed & Machine, Sander Engineering, "Biker" Bruce Fischer, ALR Virtual Services, Burris Racing, Caltrol, Competition Suspension, K-1 Race Gear, Molecule, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. Brody Roa's 2023 Schedule and Race Results January 27 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main January 28 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main February 25 Kern County Raceway Park USAC West Coast Sprint Cars Rained Out March 3 Central Arizona Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 4 Central Arizona Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 11 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp 17th A Main March 18 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main March 24 Kings Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 25 Thunderbowl Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out April 1 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main April 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 5th A Main April 22 Kings Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main April 29 Kern County Raceway Park USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 20 Thunderbowl Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main May 27 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main June 10 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main June 24 Bakersfield Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main July 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main August 12 Santa Maria Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars August 19 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars September 9 Santa Maria Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars September 23 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars October 14 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars October 20 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp October 21 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp November 3 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 4 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 11 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Tom Dunkel's 2023 Racing Results January 12 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals Prelim. Night 12th C Main March 11 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp 16th A Main April 1 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th B Main April 8 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main May 13 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars 11th A Main June 17 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars 19th A Main June 24 Bakersfield Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main July 8 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main July 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 8th A Main @inlandrigging, @dunkelfarms @roygamityanauctioneer @burris_racing_usa @mikeburrisoc @csishocks @sander_engineering @sanderjenna @theoriginalloosebruce @alrvirtualservices @k1racegear @moleculesports @rodendsupply @baldwinfilters @ngkracing @originalngksparkplugs @usacnation @usac_cra @perrisautospeedway @b_roa91 @tai_xoxo_roa @zacboz35 @joegibb83, @caltrolinc @narc410 @drivenracingoil This release was produced by Scott Daloisio Sports (909) 226-7768 mailto:sdaloisiosports@gmail.com

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  Brandon Sheppard Collects Second Career Silver Dollar Nationals

  BRANDON, SD (July 22, 2023) - Brandon Sheppard held off challenges from both Bobby Pierce and Hudson O'Neal to win his second career Silver Dollar Nationals - Presented by MyRacePass on Saturday night at Huset's Speedway. The box score will show that Sheppard led all 80 laps, but it was far from easy as he took home $53,000 for his second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season. Pierce, who started eighth finished second to Sheppard with O'Neal coming home in third. The current Big River Steel Chase for the Championship - Presented by MyRacePass points leader Ricky Thornton Jr. charged from his 16th starting spot to place fourth. Tyler Erb came from 12th to round out the top five. Sheppard, who won the Silver Dollar Nationals when it was at I-80 Speedway in 2020 dueled with Pierce and O'Neal for most of the last half of the race, withstood every attempt by those two competitors to come home with the victory. "Man, them guys were making it hard on me for sure. The track it was awesome. It was treacherous out there. I was tight about halfway thru the race thru three and four and they had me messed up and a little bit worried. Once I moved to the top in one and two I kind of started slowing down my entry into three and four and that helped me out a bunch then all the lapped cars were on the bottom, so I just committed myself to the top for the rest of the race. I got a smooth rhythm going and I was just able to hold them guys off. Bobby and Hudson have been really tough this year, we've had our ups and downs all year long. Our win column isn't as good as we would have liked it to be," said the 30-year-old New Berlin, Illinois resident. "This one means a lot to me. I won it with the Rocket House Car a couple of years ago and to do it at a new racetrack, it's a short track. We were battling hard there and that's what you get when you run short tracks. This place is awesome. We battled a lot with Mother Nature this weekend, but the track guys did a phenomenal job on the track the whole time. It got a little one lane the first night, but you will have that occasionally. Like I said hats off to the track crew." Pierce, who just a few weeks ago won the $50,000 NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 at Deer Creek Speedway took several shots at Sheppard but could not duplicate the ending where he beat O'Neal to the finish at Deer Creek. "I wish I would have tried the bottom sooner. I just couldn't make that run on him so I was hoping for some lapped cars to hold him up and maybe I could cross him [Sheppard] over. That was a heck of a race to come from eighth like that. We were on the move pretty quick in the race. I don't how he [Sheppard] fit around me there in turn four that one lap, that was nuts. I had the slider basically cleared and he just got around and that won him the race so congrats to him on that. He drove a heck of a race." O'Neal rounded out the Big River Steel Podium with his third-place finish. "That was brutal up around the that cushion, it wasn't brutal for the race cars, man it was on us. I was dead about the last ten laps. Man, it was a good race me, Shepp and Bobby, I think you could have thrown a blanket over us the last 30 or 40 laps or whatever it was. I thought it was a great race. There was sometimes where I thought we were going to have a shot I got a good restart on the last one and I was able to kind of sneak under Shepp for a minute, but I just couldn't quite get clear of him, and Bobby played it good and got back by me." The winner's Sheppard-Riggs Racing, Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Cornett Racing Engine and sponsored by True Timber Camo, Valvoline, Paulson Rock Products, Dennis G. Woodworth Attorney-at-Law, Wyld Gear, Riggs Drilling Solutions, Sheppard Auto Sales and Salvage, Sunoco Race Fuels, and Bilstein Shocks. Completing the top ten were Tim McCreadie, Chase Junghans, Kyle Bronson, Jonathan Davenport, and Devin Moran. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary 13th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals Presented by MyRacePass Saturday, July 22, 2023 Huset's Speedway - Brandon, SD Penske Shocks Round #1 - Heat Race #1 Finish (11 Laps): 1. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[5]; 2. 99B-Boom Briggs[1]; 3. 14M-Morgan Bagley[4]; 4. 49-Jonathan Davenport[9]; 5. 16-Tyler Bruening[7]; 6. 8-Dillon McCowan[6]; 7. 7-Ross Robinson[3]; 8. 11-Spencer Hughes[2]; 9. 10W-Junior Coover[8] Summit Racing Products Round #1 - Heat Race #2 Finish (10 Laps): 1. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[2]; 2. 18D-Daulton Wilson[1]; 3. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[3]; 4. 157-Mike Marlar[4]; 5. 111B-Max Blair[6]; 6. 99-Devin Moran[7]; 7. 24-Bill Leighton[5]; 8. 66C-Matt Cosner[8] Simpson Race Products Round #1 - Heat Race #3 (10 Laps): 1. 25C-Shane Clanton[1]; 2. B5-Brandon Sheppard[3]; 3. 40B-Kyle Bronson[2]; 4. 76-Brandon Overton[5]; 5. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[6]; 6. 58-Garrett Alberson[7]; 7. 25-Chad Simpson[4]; 8. 07-Ben Sukup[8] AP1 Insurance Round #1 - Heat Race #4 (10 Laps): 1. 1T-Tyler Erb[1]; 2. 18-Chase Junghans[2]; 3. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[4]; 4. 32-Bobby Pierce[6]; 5. 39-Tim McCreadie[7]; 6. 76B-Blair Nothdurft[3]; 7. 14J-Jake Neal[8]; 8. 6-Al Humphrey[5] Penske Shocks Round #2 - Heat Race #1 Finish (11 Laps): 1. 99-Devin Moran[2]; 2. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1]; 3. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[3]; 4. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[4]; 5. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[5]; 6. 1T-Tyler Erb[7]; 7. 40B-Kyle Bronson[6]; 8. 99B-Boom Briggs[8]; 9. (DNS) 6-Al Humphrey Summit Racing Products Round #2 - Heat Race #2 Finish (10 Laps): 1. 76-Brandon Overton[4]; 2. 111B-Max Blair[3]; 3. 25C-Shane Clanton[8]; 4. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[7]; 5. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[5]; 6. 14J-Jake Neal[1]; 7. 14M-Morgan Bagley[6]; 8. 10W-Junior Coover[2] Simpson Race Products Round #2 - Heat Race #3 (10 Laps): 1. 39-Tim McCreadie[2]; 2. 16-Tyler Bruening[3]; 3. 25-Chad Simpson[5]; 4. 7-Ross Robinson[7]; 5. 07-Ben Sukup[1]; 6. 24-Bill Leighton[4]; 7. 76B-Blair Nothdurft[6]; 8. 18D-Daulton Wilson[8] AP1 Insurance Round #2 - Heat Race #4 (10 Laps): 1. B5-Brandon Sheppard[6]; 2. 32-Bobby Pierce[3]; 3. 58-Garrett Alberson[2]; 4. 66C-Matt Cosner[1]; 5. 157-Mike Marlar[5]; 6. 18-Chase Junghans[7]; 7. 8-Dillon McCowan[4]; 8. 11-Spencer Hughes[8] Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 58-Garrett Alberson[1]; 2. 25-Chad Simpson[2]; 3. 7-Ross Robinson[3]; 4. 99B-Boom Briggs[4]; 5. 66C-Matt Cosner[5]; 6. 8-Dillon McCowan[6]; 7. 76B-Blair Nothdurft[7]; 8. 11-Spencer Hughes[8]; 9. 6-Al Humphrey[9] UNOH B-Main Race #2 (12 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 157-Mike Marlar[1]; 2. 18D-Daulton Wilson[3]; 3. 40B-Kyle Bronson[4]; 4. 14M-Morgan Bagley[2]; 5. 14J-Jake Neal[5]; 6. 07-Ben Sukup[7]; 7. 10W-Junior Coover[8]; 8. (DNS) 24-Bill Leighton Non-Qualifiers Race (10 Laps): 1. 66C-Matt Cosner[1]; 2. 14M-Morgan Bagley[2]; 3. 8-Dillon McCowan[3]; 4. 14J-Jake Neal[4]; 5. 76B-Blair Nothdurft[5]; 6. 6-Al Humphrey[7]; 7. 07-Ben Sukup[6]; 8. 10W-Junior Coover[8] 13th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals Presented by MyRacePass Feature Finish (80 Laps): Race Statistics Entrants: 33 Terminal Maintenance & Construction Pole Sitter: Brandon Sheppard Lap Leaders: Brandon Sheppard (Laps 1-80) Wieland Feature Winner: Brandon Sheppard Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Feature Winner: Brandon Sheppard Brandon Ford TV Challenge Feature Winner: Brandon Sheppard Margin of Victory: 0.326 seconds Gorsuch Performance Solutions Cautions: Debris (Lap 16); Daulton Wilson (Lap 37); Ross Robinson (Lap 42); Ross Robinson (Lap 46) Series Provisionals: Spencer Hughes; Boom Briggs Fast Time Provisional: n/a Series Emergency Provisionals: n/a Track Provisional: n/a Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Brandon Sheppard, Bobby Pierce, Hudson O'Neal Penske Shocks Top 5: Brandon Sheppard, Bobby Pierce, Hudson O'Neal, Ricky Thornton, Jr, Tyler Erb Todd Steel Buildings Hard Charger of the Race: Kyle Bronson (Advanced 14 Positions) Wilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Chase Junghans Deatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Mike Marlar Earnhardt Technologies Most Laps Led: Brandon Sheppard (80 Laps) Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Brandon Sheppard Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Ricky Thornton, Jr. O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Max Blair Etchberger Trucking Fastest Lap of the Race: Brandon Sheppard (Lap 3 - 13.081 seconds) MD3 Tough Break of the Race: Brandon Overton Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Corey Richman (Brandon Sheppard) ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Racing Engines Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Longhorn Chassis Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Ricky Thornton, Jr. (12.561 seconds) Time of Race: 29 minutes 43 seconds The Big River Steel Chase for the Championship Presented by ARP Point Standings: About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. 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  Garner grabs USRA Stock Cars victory in Lucas Oil Speedway featured class; Kirk, Pursley, Wells also prevail

  WHEATLAND, MO. (July 22, 2023) - William Garner broke through for his first Lucas Oil Speedway O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars feature win of the season Saturday night. Garner, of Lebanon, grabbed the lead with a huge opening lap and paced all 25 circuits to earn the $750 victory. Other feature winners on Ozarks Food Harvest Food Drive Night at the Races Presented by OzarksFirst.com were - Terry Kirk (Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds), Dayton Pursley (Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods) and Justin Wells (Hermitage Lumber Late Models). Garner soared from sixth to first on the opening lap. As cars in front of him shuffled out of turn two, Garner shot through a gap in the middle to pick up five positions in a hurry. By lap five, Garner had a 1.3-second lead over Ellis with season points leader Mason Beck in third. Beck passed Ellis the next time around and set his sights on Garner. Garner's lead held steady to just under two seconds until a caution on lap 12 wiped out that gap. Beck lost a position after the restart to Ellis as Garner led the way by five car lengths. As Beck regained second by lap 18, Garner's lead was 1.5 seconds. He cruised from there to earn his first feature win of the season at Lucas Oil Speedway, beating Beck by 2.1 seconds. "I was just trying to hit my marks each lap," Garner said. "I thought I gave it up a couple of times, but I think we're finally working with something. We've been struggling the last couple of weeks and we finally have something to work with." Garner posted his ninth top-five finish of the season as he began the night 82 points behind Beck. Ellis came home in third, with Waylon Dimmitt fourth and Johnny Fennewald fifth after starting 10th. Kirk goes wire-to-wire in USRA Modifieds: Terry Kirk of Urbana started up front and wired the field, leading all 20 laps to outdistance season points leader Ryan Middaugh for the Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modified victory. Kirk, with his first win in four years at Lucas Oil Speedway, finished 2.8 seconds in front of Middaugh in a caution-free event. While his son Colson Kirk won at Lucas Oil Speedway a month ago in a USRA B-Mod, this was Terry's first trip to victory lane in a long while. "It's the first time I've won one here in 10 or 15 years," Terry Kirk said. "It's been a long time since I won a race and I'm glad to do it." Middaugh advanced from fifth to second in just two laps, but trailed Kirk by 1.3 seconds. Kirk added on to his margin over the next few laps, with a 2.3 lead by lap seven and 2.6 by the midpoint. With the racing clicking along without any cautions, Kirk kept pouring it on from there to win by a comfortable margin. Jason Pursley finished third with Shad Badder fourth and Tracy Wolf in fifth. Young Pursley earns B-Mod triumph: Second-generation driver Dayton Pursley of Hermitage out-dueled veteran JC Morton and went on to capture his first feature win in the Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods. The son of long-time local USRA Modified competitor Jason Pursley lead 18 of the 20 laps to earn the memorable triumph, beating Morton by 1.7 seconds after a terrific early-race duel. "First off, I want to thank the good Lord above for getting me here in the first place," Pursley said in victory lane. "Second, I want to thank my dad, my mom and my girlfriend. Just this Lucas Oil facility, everything is top notch. I don't even know" what to say. Pursley led the way through the opening lap, but Morton took to the high side to grab the top spot on lap two. Then it was Pursley's return to re-take the top spot on lap four. Over the next few laps, those two front-row starters waged a side-by-side battle with Pursley riding the low groove and holding off the cushion-riding Morton with Bobby Williams a second behind in third. Pursley's lead was one second and steadily increasing at the midway point. Pursley's main issue from there was picking his way through lapped traffic, which he was able to do and he wound up 1.7 seconds clear of Morton. Williams hung on for third with Cody Brill fourth and Jon Sheets finishing fifth. Wells makes it seven Late Model wins: Justin Wells dominated all 20 laps, picking up his seventh Hermitage Lumber Late Model feature win of the season. Wells, of Aurora, beat Larry Ferris and JC Morton after a late caution led to a one-lap shootout at the finish. "I was watching that scoreboard and I knew that as multi-grooved as this track was, I figured JC would be up there busting the cushion," Wells said. "So I moved around there and found a little bit more speed. "Hats off to Lucas Oil Speedway. This track, as a racer, that's what you want to see. Any place you wanted to be, you could run." Wells started on the pole and wasted no time opening a comfortable lead. Just five laps into the 20-lapper, he was 1.6 seconds in front of Morton with Ferris running third. Those three broke away with a wide gap to fourth-place Bryon Allison by the halfway mark. Wells weaved his way through lapped traffic as the race stayed green until a lap-12 caution as he avoided a pair of spinning cars on the front stretch to bring out the first yellow. Ferris moved past Morton as the green flew with Morton soon regaining second. Meanwhile, Wells checked out on everyone. He was 2.7 seconds in front of Morton by lap 15 and pulling away. Wells had the checkers nearly in sight when a three-car melee brought out the caution on the white-flag lap. That wiped out a 4.4-second lead and gave Morton and Ferris a final shot. The restart was no problem for Wells, who beat Ferris by 1.2 seconds with Morton right behind. Cole Henson finished fourth and Tucker Cox was fifth. LUCAS OIL SPEEDWAY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS (July 22, 2023) Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars A Feature - 1. 7-William Garner[6]; 2. 0F-Mason Beck[5]; 3. 83-James Ellis[1]; 4. 11-Waylon Dimmitt[4]; 5. 91-Johnny Fennewald[10]; 6. 74-Rodney Schweizer[3]; 7. 2-Colton Bourland[2]; 8. 34-Blake Bolton[8]; 9. 24-Blayne McMillin[9]; 10. (DNF) 8M-James McMillin[7] Bill Roberts Chevrolet Heat 1 - 1. 11-Waylon Dimmitt[2]; 2. 0F-Mason Beck[1]; 3. 83-James Ellis[4]; 4. 34-Blake Bolton[3]; 5. (DQ) 91-Johnny Fennewald[5] Bill Roberts Chevrolet Heat 2 - 1. 74-Rodney Schweizer[2]; 2. 2-Colton Bourland[3]; 3. 7-William Garner[5]; 4. 8M-James McMillin[1]; 5. 24-Blayne McMillin[4] Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds A Feature - 1. 155-Terry Kirk[1]; 2. 21M-Ryan Middaugh[5]; 3. 38C-Jason Pursley[3]; 4. 73B-Shad Badder[2]; 5. 21W-Tracy Wolf[10]; 6. 8-Justin Allen[8]; 7. 23-Lucas Dobbs[6]; 8. 21-Greg Scheffler[7]; 9. C3-Chad Staus[9]; 10. 10T-Tyler Brown[4]; 11. (DNS) 98-Jeff Cutshaw Heat 1 - 1. 155-Terry Kirk[1]; 2. 21M-Ryan Middaugh[4]; 3. 10T-Tyler Brown[2]; 4. 8-Justin Allen[3]; 5. C3-Chad Staus[6]; 6. (DNS) 98-Jeff Cutshaw Heat 2 - 1. 73B-Shad Badder[2]; 2. 38C-Jason Pursley[4]; 3. 23-Lucas Dobbs[3]; 4. 21-Greg Scheffler[1]; 5. 21W-Tracy Wolf[5] Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods A Feature - 1. 10P-Dayton Pursley[1]; 2. 18-JC Morton[2]; 3. 1B-Bobby Williams[4]; 4. 96B-Cody Brill[3]; 5. 8S-Jon Sheets[8]; 6. 55-Colson Kirk[5]; 7. 15-Ryan Edde[7]; 8. 2-Quentin Taylor[6]; 9. 11L-Logan Smith[9]; 10. 56-Shadren Turner[18]; 11. 24L-Dakota Lowe[11]; 12. 54JR-Eddie Ingram Jr[12]; 13. 24D-Donnie Fellers[16]; 14. 3D-Dexton Daniels[13]; 15. 0K-Tracy Killian[15]; 16. 91-Hoyt Miller[17]; 17. 96-Dylan Daniels[14]; 18. (DNF) F1-Mitchell Franklin[10] Heat 1 - 1. 55-Colson Kirk[5]; 2. 8S-Jon Sheets[2]; 3. 2-Quentin Taylor[6]; 4. 24L-Dakota Lowe[4]; 5. (DNS) 91-Hoyt Miller; 6. (DQ) 56-Shadren Turner[1] Heat 2 - 1. 18-JC Morton[2]; 2. 10P-Dayton Pursley[1]; 3. 96B-Cody Brill[6]; 4. 54JR-Eddie Ingram Jr[4]; 5. 96-Dylan Daniels[5]; 6. 0K-Tracy Killian[3] Heat 3 - 1. 1B-Bobby Williams[2]; 2. 15-Ryan Edde[1]; 3. 11L-Logan Smith[3]; 4. F1-Mitchell Franklin[5]; 5. 3D-Dexton Daniels[4]; 6. 24D-Donnie Fellers[6] Hermitage Lumber Late Models A Feature - 1. 98-Justin Wells[1]; 2. 51-Larry Ferris[5]; 3. 72-JC Morton[6]; 4. 31-Cole Henson[4]; 5. 1T-Tucker Cox[7]; 6. 21-Johnny Fennewald[12]; 7. 28-Jim Greenway[10]; 8. 1A-Bryon Allison[3]; 9. 81-Jimmy Dowell[8]; 10. 99-Larry Jones[14]; 11. 82-Jace Parmley[15]; 12. 13-Shawn Whitman[16]; 13. 7J-Jake Morris[19]; 14. 14W-Dustin Walker[11]; 15. 73-Francisco Escamila[17]; 16. 0X-Jason Sivils[2]; 17. 22-Tim Petty[9]; 18. (DNF) 90-Joe Walkenhorst[18]; 19. (DNF) 93D-Josh Dugan[13]; 20. (DNF) 6-Bob Cummings[20]; 21. (DNS) 17-Cole Wells Wasoba Seed & Trucking Heat 1 - 1. 0X-Jason Sivils[1]; 2. 72-JC Morton[5]; 3. 22-Tim Petty[2]; 4. 21-Johnny Fennewald[3]; 5. 99-Larry Jones[4]; 6. 90-Joe Walkenhorst[6]; 7. 6-Bob Cummings[7] Reed Environmental Heat 2 - 1. 98-Justin Wells[2]; 2. 1A-Bryon Allison[3]; 3. 51-Larry Ferris[7]; 4. 28-Jim Greenway[6]; 5. 82-Jace Parmley[4]; 6. 13-Shawn Whitman[1]; 7. 7J-Jake Morris[5] Dirt Track Specialist Heat 3 - 1. 31-Cole Henson[1]; 2. 1T-Tucker Cox[3]; 3. 81-Jimmy Dowell[4]; 4. 14W-Dustin Walker[2]; 5. 93D-Josh Dugan[6]; 6. 73-Francisco Escamila[5]; 7. (DNS) 17-Cole Wells Drag boats and dirt track action next weekend: Next weekend finds two forms of racing at Lucas Oil Speedway, with Round 13 of the Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series on Saturday night. It will be Fan Appreciation night with food and drink specials including $1 nachos & cheese, $2 hot dogs and $2 soft drinks or water. The Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds will be the featured division, with a 25-lap, $1,000-to-win main event. Meanwhle, the Show Me Vintage Racing Club Cars will be on hand as our guest class and will be displaying their cars on the midway prior to the event. Next door the Kentucky Drag Boat Association returns for KDBA Show-Me Shootout on Lake Lucas, with action on Saturday and Sunday. All fans purchasing Saturday drag boat tickets or two-day drag boat passes will be admitted free to the dirt track on Saturday evening. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. 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  Battle for Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Heats Up

  BATAVIA, Ohio (July 21, 2023) - The battle for the Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup in 2023 is heating up as the top dirt late model drivers battle at Huset's Speedway. Saturday night's 13th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals presented by MyRacePass will be the next event in the Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup. Ricky Thornton Jr. leads the current Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup standings. Hudson O'Neal is 70 points behind in second with Devin Moran just 80 points back in third. Tim McCreadie and Jonathan Davenport round out the top five - with only 145 points separating the top five drivers. The mini-series within the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule consists of sixteen (16) events that pay $30,000 or more to the winner. Drivers with perfect attendance on the tour will earn points in these sixteen (16) events based on their respective finishes. The driver that earns the most points at the sixteen (16) Crown Jewel Cup events will be crowned the Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Champion - earning a $15,000 cash bonus at the year-end awards banquet. The drivers who finish second through fifth in the Crown Jewel Cup standings will earn $6,000, $4,000, $3,000, and $2,000 in cash, respectively for a total point fund of $30,000 for these sixteen (16) events. Arizona Sport Shirts will continue to have a presence at all Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events as the Official Merchandise Provider for the series along with their extensive online store at https://www.gottarace.com/collections/lucas-oil-late-model-dirt-series For the latest news, results, championship standings and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. 2023 Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Schedule: Sat. May 13 - Fairbury Speedway - Fairbury, IL - $30,000 - Bobby Pierce Sat. May 27 - Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO - $50,000 - Devin Moran Sat. Jun. 3 - West Virginia Motor Speedway - Mineral Wells, WV - $50,000 - Rained Out Sat. Jun. 17 - Smoky Mountain Speedway - Maryville, TN - $50,000 - Ricky Thornton Jr. Sat. Jun. 24 - Lernerville Speedway - Sarver, PA - $50,000 - Ricky Thornton Jr. Sat. Jul. 1 - Muskingum County Speedway - Zanesville, OH - $30,000 - Ricky Thornton Jr. Sat. Jul. 8 - Deer Creek Speedway - Spring Valley, MN - $50,000 - Bobby Pierce Sat. Jul. 22 - Huset's Speedway - Brandon, SD - $53,000 Sat. Aug. 12 - Florence Speedway - Union, KY - $75,000 Sat. Aug. 19 - Batesville Motor Speedway - Batesville, AR - $50,000 Sat. Aug. 26 - Port Royal Speedway - Port Royal, PA - $50,000 Sun. Sep. 3 - Tyler County Speedway - Middlebourne, WV - $30,000 Sat. Sep. 16 - Knoxville Raceway - Knoxville, IA - $50,000 Sat. Sep. 23 - Brownstown Speedway - Brownstown, IN - $30,000 Sat. Sep. 30 - Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway - Imperial, PA - $30,000 Sat. Oct. 21 - Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH - $100,000 About Arizona Sports Shirts Founded more than four decades ago, Arizona Sport Shirts has provided bold, unique, and effective apparel for race teams, businesses, and special events. Today, Arizona Sport Shirts continues its commitment to providing cutting edge apparel and merchandise found nowhere else. More information on Arizona Sport Shirts, including online ordering details, is available at: www.ArizonaSportShirts.com. About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. 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  Thornton Takes Lucas Oil Go 50 at Huset's

  BRANDON, SD (July 20, 2023) - Ricky Thornton Jr. came from his sixth starting spot to grab the lead from Jonathan Davenport on lap 19 to win the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Go 50 on Thursday night at Huset's Speedway. Thornton, the current Big River Steel Chase for the Championship - presented by ARP points leader picked up his 13th series win of the season as he crossed the finish line ahead of Bobby Pierce, Davenport, Chad Simpson, and Tim McCreadie. Thornton who now has collected over $300,000 in winnings and bonuses so far this season in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series held steady on the bottom over the last half of the race to score his 18th career series win. "Man, that was wild there. I don't know I was really good right through the middle of one and two. It wasn't clean, but there was just enough traction where you could really get through it. I feel like this is a really big sprint car place and it's really cool to win here. Bobby's [Pierce] been really good probably the last two or three months. I know JD [Davenport] has been really good lately too. I think I started 12th here last year and got to the lead. I knew I had to get a really good start and not get mired back in the pack." Pierce, making his first appearance with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series since winning the NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 at Deer Creek came in second to Thornton. "Yeah, I know I got a pretty slow run there through one and two on the bottom and at that time our car wasn't as good as his [Thornton]. He got that middle going there and after that I knew it would be hard to pass him back. It was a fun race though you know being the first time here and these guys have a race up on me here so we've got kind of a notebook now heading into the big race on Saturday we'll see what we can do." Davenport rounded out the Big River Steel Podium in third as his two-race Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win streak was snapped. "I don't think it was a disadvantage to lead early on tonight. I was just too tight there and I was just having to get too bent there. I gave my guys a little bit of body work to do. I think they need a little practice. I guess Ricky [Thornton] was just a little better and he could move around. I heard Bobby [Pierce] on the inside of me and so I didn't want to chop him and wreck us both getting into turn number one." The winner's Todd and Vickie Burns-owned, SSI Motorsports, Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by Big River Steel, Hoker Trucking, Coltman Farms, Sub-Surface of Indiana, Dyno One Inc., West Side Tractor Sales, D&E Outside Services, Excel Floor Covering, Certified Inspection Services, Sunoco, Bilstein Shocks, Midwest Sheet Metal, and Murty Farms. The rest of the top ten were Brandon Sheppard, Garrett Alberson, Daulton Wilson, Brandon Overton, Kyle Bronson. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary Go 50 Thursday, July 20, 2023 Huset's Speedway - Brandon, SD Allstar Performance Time Trials Fast Time Group A: Jonathan Davenport / 12.905 seconds (overall) Fast Time Group B: Ricky Thornton, Jr. / 13.046 seconds Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1]; 2. 40B-Kyle Bronson[3]; 3. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[2]; 4. 14M-Morgan Bagley[7]; 5. 66C-Matt Cosner[4]; 6. 199-Jesse Sobbing[6]; 7. 53-Andrew Kosiski[8]; 8. 07-Ben Sukup[5]; 9. 10W-Junior Coover[9] Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 25-Chad Simpson[1]; 2. 58-Garrett Alberson[3]; 3. 11-Spencer Hughes[5]; 4. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[4]; 5. 49T-Jake Timm[6]; 6. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[9]; 7. 24-Bill Leighton[7]; 8. 14J-Jake Neal[8]; 9. 99-Devin Moran[2] Simpson Race Products Heat Race #3 (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 32-Bobby Pierce[3]; 2. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr [1]; 3. 18D-Daulton Wilson[2]; 4. 7-Ross Robinson[4]; 5. 18-Chase Junghans[7]; 6. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[6]; 7. 25C-Shane Clanton[5]; 8. 111B-Max Blair[9]; 9. 16-Tyler Bruening[8] AP1 Insurance Heat Race #4 (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 76-Brandon Overton[1]; 2. 39-Tim McCreadie[4]; 3. B5-Brandon Sheppard[5]; 4. 1T-Tyler Erb[2]; 5. 157-Mike Marlar[6]; 6. 8-Dillon McCowan[3]; 7. 76B-Blair Nothdurft[7]; 8. 04-Tad Pospisil[8]; 9. 99B-Boom Briggs[9] Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[4]; 2. 66C-Matt Cosner[1]; 3. 199-Jesse Sobbing[3]; 4. 49T-Jake Timm[2]; 5. 53-Andrew Kosiski[5]; 6. 24-Bill Leighton[6]; 7. 14J-Jake Neal[8]; 8. 07-Ben Sukup[7]; 9. 10W-Junior Coover[9]; 10. 99-Devin Moran[10] UNOH B-Main Race #2 (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 157-Mike Marlar[2]; 2. 18-Chase Junghans[1]; 3. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[3]; 4. 25C-Shane Clanton[5]; 5. 8-Dillon McCowan[4]; 6. 111B-Max Blair[7]; 7. 16-Tyler Bruening[9]; 8. 76B-Blair Nothdurft[6]; 9. 99B-Boom Briggs[10]; 10. 04-Tad Pospisil[8] Go 50 Feature Finish (50 Laps): Race Statistics Entrants: 36 Terminal Maintenance & Construction Pole Sitter: Jonathan Davenport Lap Leaders: Jonathan Davenport (Laps 1-18); Ricky Thornton, Jr. (Laps 19-50) Wieland Feature Winner: Ricky Thornton, Jr. Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Feature Winner: n/a Brandon Ford TV Challenge Feature Winner: n/a Margin of Victory: 0.579 seconds Gorsuch Performance Solutions Cautions: n/a Series Provisionals: Devin Moran; Max Blair Fast Time Provisional: n/a Series Emergency Provisionals: Tyler Bruening Track Provisional: n/a Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Ricky Thornton, Jr., Bobby Pierce, Jonathan Davenport Penske Shocks Top 5: Ricky Thornton, Jr., Bobby Pierce, Jonathan Davenport, Chad Simpson, Tim McCreadie Todd Steel Buildings Hard Charger of the Race: Brandon Sheppard (Advanced 6 Positions) Wilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Garrett Alberson Deatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Ross Robinson Earnhardt Technologies Most Laps Led: (Laps) Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Ricky Thornton, Jr. Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Ricky Thornton, Jr. O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Max Blair Etchberger Trucking Fastest Lap of the Race: Jonathan Davenport (Lap 1 - 14.560 seconds) MD3 Tough Break of the Race: Devin Moran Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Anthony Burroughs (Ricky Thornton, Jr.) ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Clements Racing Engines Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Longhorn Chassis Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Daulton Wilson (12.917 seconds) Time of Race: 12 minutes 56 seconds The Big River Steel Chase for the Championship Presented by ARP Point Standings: About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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  North Dakota's Johnson captures Legends feature while Kade and Beck also win at Lucas Oil Speedway's Thursday Night Madness

  WHEATLAND, MO. (July 20, 2023) - Sean Johnson of Kindred, N.D., grabbed the lead on lap 14 and never gave it back, taking the INEX Legends feature during a special Thursday Night Madness program at Lucas Oil Speedway. Johnson, who started sixth in the 31-car field, picked up $500 for the victory, including $200 from "Racing for a Cause" organizer Warren Ropp. Other feature winners were Tanner Kade (POWRi Midwest Mods) and Mason Beck (POWRi Pure Stocks). A total of 74 checked into the pits in the three divisions, including 31 Legends. The night didn't begin in ideal fashion for Johnson. He spun at the start of his heat race and had to restart in the back of the eight-car field, but was able to rally for the victory and earn a feature starting spot up front. "I drove it into turn one a little too hard and ended up pointing backwards, the wrong way," Johnson said. "I thought my night could be done, but we went out for hot laps to begin the night and I told my brother we have a really good piece here. "I drove it back through the field and won the heat. That took me by surprise. It's a lot of fun when you pass that many cars." Justin Comer beat Jordan Miklas in the battle of front-row starters to the lead on the opening lap. Milklas was supplanted for second on lap four by Johnson, who began his chase of Comer. Those two were separated by only a quarter-second by lap seven, as Comer continued to set the pace. But Johnson was right on the back side of Comer's car at lap 11 and he edged past Comer and into the lead for the first time on lap 14. A caution flag flew the next time around, but Johnson held on from there once action resumed and went on to beat seventh-starting Michael Weber by .602 seconds. Johnson, who made a 10-hour haul to make the event, said the track changed considerably from the heat to the feature. "There was a lot of water, actually standing in the corners, in the heat and we couldn't run down there," Johnson said. "But the other classes burned that off and we had a really good track on the bottom. It started taking rubber pretty fast with as many legends as we had for the feature." Comer finished third with Tommy Quenzer fourth and Miklas in fifth. "Justin Comer is the class of the field down here in Missouri," Johnson said. "Then you have the guys from Iowa that run good everywhere they go. To hold them off is pretty good." Kade captures Midwest Mods feature: Fourth-starting Tanner Kade took over the lead on lap four and led the rest of the way, capturing the POWRi Midwest Mods feature. He beat Scott Campbell by 2.6 seconds after opening a four-second lead in the late stages. Kade, of Hermitage, took home $300 for earning his first Lucas Oil Speedway victory and fifth overall feature win of the season. Steve Muilenburg started on the pole and he beat outside front-row starter Jacob Hall to the lead into lap one. Kade advanced into second by lap two with Campbell third before the first caution flew on lap three. Kade took the lead away from Muilenburg on the restart with Campbell moving into second on lap seven as Kade had a three-quarter-second lead when a lap eight caution slowed the action. As green-flag racing resumed, Kade opened up 2.9-second lead by lap 13 over Campbell. He began to pour in on from there as Pete Richardson moved into third, but Kade was able to roll to a four-second command by lap 16. The winner was 2.6 seconds clear of Campbell at the finish with Richardson finishing third, Hall fourth and Muilenburg coming home in fifth. Pure Stocks win goes to Beck on final lap: Seventh-starting Mason Beck of Urbana made a late charge, executing a last-lap pass of race-long leader Robbie Jones to win the POWRi Pure Stocks feature. Beck, the speedway's championship leader in the O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Car division, ran fourth most of the race before charging in the final four laps. It was not a new script for Beck. He recently won a Stock Cars feature on the last lap and feels comfortable near the end of a feature. "I always try to get there quicker than that, but I try to save my stuff," Beck said after the $300 win. "I just try to keep my tires cooled down where if we have a caution I can set myself in a position to chomp the lead." Jones set the pace from the beginning as he started on the pole and held a 1.2-second lead over Payton McDowell when the event's first caution, on lap 12, slowed the action and set up a restart with eight to go. Jones and Bradley McDowell came across the start-finish line side by side to conclude lap 13. Payton McDowell jumped back to second the next time around with Jones settling into a three-car-length lead. Beck suddenly got into contention as he was running third by lap 16. He pulled off the dramatic win, taking over second at the white flag and passing Jones on the final circuit. Beck prevailed by .336 seconds over Jones with Payton McDowell third, Bradley McDowell fourth and Kolby Rathbone fifth. LUCAS OIL SPEEDWAY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS (July 20, 2023) Thursday Night Madness INEX Legends A Feature - 1. 58-Sean Johnson[6]; 2. 8W-Michael Weber[7]; 3. 38-Justin Comer[1]; 4. 49-Tommie Quenzer[4]; 5. 44J-Jordan Miklas[2]; 6. 64-Griffin McGrath[5]; 7. 99-Tyler Garretson[25]; 8. 34-Braxton Rupp[17]; 9. 57X-Rodney Baird[19]; 10. 07-Jay Reynolds[27]; 11. 10H-Steven Harshbarger Jr[10]; 12. 94-Bryce Barnhardt[23]; 13. 20H-Steve Harshbarger[15]; 14. 82L-Chris Luttrull[28]; 15. 31-Mike Gilbert[29]; 16. 01-Chance Gilbert[8]; 17. 53-Keith Meyer[11]; 18. 88-Colin Bowen[12]; 19. 67-Eric Tracy[14]; 20. 55-Kenny Foster[3]; 21. 81-Joe Phillips[24]; 22. 12M-Darren Murphy[20]; 23. 70-Brad Sims[31]; 24. 7-James Hartman[16]; 25. 4-Bruce Beechler[30]; 26. 75-Lonnie Muhlbauer[13]; 27. 57-Phil Burkybile Jr[9]; 28. 24-Shayla Waddell[26]; 29. 44-Matthew Bowen[18]; 30. (DNF) 48-Austin Azeez[22]; 31. (DNF) 65-Brian Boucher[21] Heat 1 - 1. 49-Tommie Quenzer[1]; 2. 44J-Jordan Miklas[7]; 3. 10H-Steven Harshbarger Jr[3]; 4. 20H-Steve Harshbarger[5]; 5. 57X-Rodney Baird[4]; 6. 48-Austin Azeez[6]; 7. 94-Bryce Barnhardt[2]; 8. (DNS) 70-Brad Sims Heat 2 - 1. 64-Griffin McGrath[1]; 2. 8W-Michael Weber[4]; 3. 53-Keith Meyer[3]; 4. 57-Phil Burkybile Jr[7]; 5. 34-Braxton Rupp[8]; 6. 65-Brian Boucher[2]; 7. 81-Joe Phillips[6]; 8. 99-Tyler Garretson[5] Heat 3 - 1. 58-Sean Johnson[1]; 2. 01-Chance Gilbert[4]; 3. 88-Colin Bowen[3]; 4. 67-Eric Tracy[6]; 5. 44-Matthew Bowen[2]; 6. 12M-Darren Murphy[8]; 7. (DNF) 31-Mike Gilbert[5]; 8. (DNF) 4-Bruce Beechler[7] Heat 4 - 1. 38-Justin Comer[7]; 2. 55-Kenny Foster[6]; 3. 75-Lonnie Muhlbauer[3]; 4. 7-James Hartman[5]; 5. (DNF) 24-Shayla Waddell[2]; 6. (DNF) 07-Jay Reynolds[1]; 7. (DNF) 82L-Chris Luttrull[4] POWRi Midwest Mods A Feature - 1. 19-Tanner Kade[4]; 2. 83-Scott Campbell[3]; 3. 64-Pete Richardson[11]; 4. 101-Jacob Hall[2]; 5. 33-Steve Muilenburg[1]; 6. 5D-Dustin Dennison[14]; 7. 91-Hoyt Miller[15]; 8. 668-Hunter Stutesmun[12]; 9. 39-Blake Muilenburg[9]; 10. 21R-Thomas Dunham[6]; 11. 28-Andrew Burenheide[5]; 12. 25-Clint Drake[7]; 13. 20-Michael Gillis[25]; 14. 51-Jimmy Cooper[10]; 15. 26B-Bobby Brown[17]; 16. 96-Dylan Daniels[21]; 17. 3-Jerry Wheeler[8]; 18. 4-Caleb Rhoads[18]; 19. 21W-Noah Wolf[13]; 20. 98-Garet Jones[20]; 21. S21-STEVE TIEDEMAN[23]; 22. (DNF) 00-Jason Ensley[22]; 23. (DNF) 18P-Shaine Paxston[16]; 24. (DNS) 8-Mitch Coulter; 25. (DNS) 28D-Dylan Dampier Heat 1 - 1. 19-Tanner Kade[2]; 2. 28-Andrew Burenheide[4]; 3. 25-Clint Drake[5]; 4. 3-Jerry Wheeler[7]; 5. 668-Hunter Stutesmun[8]; 6. 26B-Bobby Brown[1]; 7. (DNF) 28D-Dylan Dampier[6]; 8. (DNS) 20-Michael Gillis Heat 2 - 1. 33-Steve Muilenburg[6]; 2. 21R-Thomas Dunham[2]; 3. 39-Blake Muilenburg[1]; 4. 21W-Noah Wolf[3]; 5. 91-Hoyt Miller[5]; 6. 4-Caleb Rhoads[4]; 7. 98-Garet Jones[7]; 8. 00-Jason Ensley[8] Heat 3 - 1. 101-Jacob Hall[5]; 2. 83-Scott Campbell[8]; 3. 51-Jimmy Cooper[2]; 4. 64-Pete Richardson[6]; 5. 5D-Dustin Dennison[3]; 6. 18P-Shaine Paxston[7]; 7. 8-Mitch Coulter[9]; 8. 96-Dylan Daniels[1]; 9. S21-STEVE TIEDEMAN[4] POWRi Pure Stocks A Feature - 1. 5M-Mason Beck[7]; 2. 20-Robbie Jones[1]; 3. 216-Payton McDowell[5]; 4. 26-Bradley McDowell[2]; 5. 22R-Kolby Rathbone[4]; 6. 7-Spencer Reiff[12]; 7. 5-Justin McDowell[9]; 8. 21-Darin Porter[6]; 9. 30-Trevor Wilson[11]; 10. 057-Dalton Roberts[8]; 11. 17-Shayne Healea[13]; 12. 88-Chris Messerli[18]; 13. 23R-Jeff Reid[16]; 14. 54C-Dennis Crenshaw[14]; 15. 21T-Jeff Turpin[10]; 16. 54-Dean Kimberling[15]; 17. 12-Aaron Ricks[17]; 18. (DNF) 24-Noah Long[3] Heat 1 - 1. 20-Robbie Jones[3]; 2. 216-Payton McDowell[1]; 3. 21-Darin Porter[5]; 4. 5M-Mason Beck[6]; 5. 5-Justin McDowell[4]; 6. 30-Trevor Wilson[8]; 7. 17-Shayne Healea[9]; 8. 23R-Jeff Reid[7]; 9. 12-Aaron Ricks[2] Heat 2 - 1. 22R-Kolby Rathbone[1]; 2. 26-Bradley McDowell[6]; 3. 24-Noah Long[8]; 4. 057-Dalton Roberts[4]; 5. 21T-Jeff Turpin[5]; 6. 7-Spencer Reiff[2]; 7. 54C-Dennis Crenshaw[9]; 8. 54-Dean Kimberling[3]; 9. (DQ) 88-Chris Messerli[7] Ozarks Food Harvest Food Drive Night on Saturday: Racing continues on Saturday when it's Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing for Ozarks Food Harvest Food Drive Night Presented by OzarksFirst.com. Fans who bring four non-perishable food items will get FREE Admission to the races. The O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars will be featured with a 25-lap, $750-to-win feature. For information about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. Saturday night admission: (FREE with four non-perishable food items) Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $12 Adults (16 and up) - $15 Seniors/Military (62 and up) - $12 Youth (6-15) - $5 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $35 Pit Pass - $35 Driver ticket pick up Saturday: Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series regulars can receive up to 50 free general admission tickets at payout Saturday, good for the Aug. 26 Rempfer Memorial Season Championship Night. Drivers with the most tickets used on Aug. 26 will win one free season pit pass for 2023. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  USRA Modified portion of Camping World SRX Thursday Night Thunder to be a non-points invitational

  WHEATLAND, MO. (July 20, 2023) - Due to the unique nature of the Camping World SRX Thursday Night Thunder coming to Lucas Oil Speedway on Aug. 17, the supporting class for the event will have an invitational format. Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton has announced that the Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds will be a Speedway Invitational. Track officials will select 20 drivers from the Modified class and those drivers will receive an invitation to participate in the $1,000-to-win Modified feature. "Because the Modifieds run early, there is a chance some drivers in the points standings might not be able to make it and I don't want them to lose points, so it will be an invitational with no track or USRA national points," Lorton said. The tentative schedule calls for USRA Modifieds hot laps at 2:10 p.m., heat races at 5 p.m. with the feature at 6:15. Track prep for the SRX portion of the show is set for 6:45 p.m. with the ESPN live telecast beginning promptly at 8. General admission tickets are on sale for the Camping World SRX "Thursday Night Thunder," the finale of the six-race series which will determine the 2023 champion. All SRX races air live on ESPN. Drivers announced for the Lucas Oil Speedway event include NASCAR Cup Series champions Tony Stewart, Brad Keselowski and Bobby Labonte, along with NASCAR drivers Kenny Wallace, Ken Schrader, Ryan Newman, Clint Bowyer and Hailie Deegan. Also on hand will be four-time Indy 500 winer Helio Castroneves, plus reigning SRX Champion Marco Andretti and fellow Indy-car driver Paul Tracy and Trans-Am champion Ernie Franics Jr. The series will pit the drivers against one another in identically prepared cars with points accumulated in each of the six events. Tickets for the SRX event are $35 in advance and $40 at the gate (ages 16 and over). Kids (ages 6-15) will be $20 with ages 5-and-under free. Advance tickets can now be purchased via Stubwire. Pit passes are $50 and must be purchased the day of the event. Tentative Lucas Oil Speedway Camping World SRX schedule: (Thursday, August 17th) Noon - Pit gate will open for Drivers and crews only 1 p.m. - Main grandstand gates open 2:10 p.m. - Modified hot laps 2:30-4:30 p.m. - SRX practice sessions 4:30-5 p.m. - Track prep 5 p.m. - Modified heat races 5:30-6:15 p.m. - SRX drivers Q&A sessions (4 group sessions) 6:15 p.m. - Modified Feature 6:45-7:15 p.m. - Track prep and intermission break 7:15 p.m - SRX cars to grid 7:35 p.m. - SRX driver introductions 7:45 p.m. - Opening ceremonies and National Anthem 7:50 p.m. - SRX drivers to cars 8 p.m. - ESPN live 8:02 p.m. - Drivers start engines 8:12pm - SRX green flag 10 p.m. - Victory Lane set up and top 3 driver interviews for ESPN 2023 Camping World SRX Series schedule: (All races on Thursday nights, live at 8 p.m. CDT on ESPN) July 13 - Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford Springs, Conn. (winner Denny Hamlin) July 20 - Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford Springs, Conn. July 27 - Motor Mile Speedway, Fairlawn, Virginia Aug. 3 - Berlin Speedway, Grand Rapids, Michigan Aug. 10 - Eldora Speedway, New Weston, Ohio Aug. 17 - Lucas Oil Speedway, Wheatland, Missouri For information on Camping World SRX Series tickets or about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  Lucas Oil Speedway Spotlight: Dimmitt enjoying breakthrough season in USRA Stock Cars

  WHEATLAND, MO. (July 19, 2023) - No matter what happens the rest of the season, Waylon Dimmitt will go in the books as one of Lucas Oil Speedway's breakout drivers in the Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series. Dimmitt already has three victories in the O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Car division and eight overall in 21 events at regional tracks. Last year, he scored only one feature win in 41 attempts and that came on opening night at Dallas County Speedway. "I've been really pleased," Dimmitt said of his 2023 results. "Last year we really struggled. We picked up a win the first night and never could get the car like we wanted it. The car's got better and I've grown a lot this year as a driver. It's been an awesome season so far." Dimmitt, of Camdenton, will look to add another victory on Saturday night when the USRA Stock Cars headline Ozarks Food Harvest Food Drive Night Presented by OzarksFirst.com, with a $750-to-win, 25-lap feature. Fans bringing four non-perishable food items will be admitted free. Even with this season's success, it seems that there's still plenty of upside for Dimmitt, who's in a home-built chassis that he and brother Darrell Hurt put together before last season. "We're still till learning on it every time we go out," Dimmitt said, calling the car-building experience "a lot of fun." "I think building them is as much fun as driving them," Dimmitt added. "My brother also races Stock Cars. He's a genius when it comes to that stuff. We built our own Pure Stocks before and when I asked him if he wanted to help me build a Stock Car we just kind of went from there." Dimmitt, 31, is in his fourth season of racing. He was a little later than most to catch the racing bug. He grew up in Illinois and, while he had a cousin who raced Modifieds at the time, he never was much for going to the track. "I moved down here in 2019 and we went to Lake Ozark Speedway and watched some sprint cars," Dimmitt said. "Ever since then, I've had an itch for it." Dimmitt began driving Pure Stock, then competed in B-Mods for a season. The last two years, he's found a home in the USRA Modified class. "I had a pretty good run in Pure Stocks, but I just like the way the full-body cars drive a little better," he said. "It's a little closer racing. You can rub a little bit without tearing up as much. "The set-up is not quite as critical as in a B-Mod or A-Mod. There's a little less adjusting to do between races. You kind of go out there and drive it and change your driving style to fit the track." Dimmitt is fifth in Lucas Oil Speedway points, despite missing four races. When he's been at the track, he's been ultra-consistent with the trio of wins and going 9-for-9 in top-five finishes. He's ninth in USRA Stock Car national points. "I would really like to finish top-5 in national points and wait for USRA Nationals to come back to Lucas and have a good run there," he said of looking ahead to October's Summit USRA Nationals at Wheatland. "I thought last year's Nationals was awesome. It was kind of cool going out there running with the best of the best and watching what they do. "I'm pretty excited for this year. We had a real good run last year until a couple of laps to go and got taken out. So we hope for better this year." Dimmitt does nearly all the weekly maintenance on the car himself, but credits Colson Kirk and Bryan Larimore for their set-up expertise. Team sponsors include The Butcher Shop of Camdenton, KMH Contracting, Yeoman Race Engines, Dirt Track Specialist, Hulett Chevrolet, B&B, Dependable Towing and Ozark Custom Apparel. In addition to the O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars the Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds, Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods and Hermitage Lumber Late Models will be in action on Saturday. The Midwest Muscle Car Club also will be attending as they display their cars on the midway prior to the action and through intermission. Fans with four non-perishable food items will get free admission to the races. Food items can be dropped off after gates open at 5 p.m. Hot laps begin at 6:30 and racing at 7:05. For more information about the Ozarks Food Harvest or to learn how to make a donation, visit ozarksfoodharvest.org or call (417) 865-3411. Saturday night admission: (FREE with four non-perishable food items) Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $12 Adults (16 and up) - $15 Seniors/Military (62 and up) - $12 Youth (6-15) - $5 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $35 Pit Pass - $35 Driver ticket pick up Saturday: Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series regulars can receive up to 50 free general admission tickets at payout Saturday, good for the Aug. 26 Rempfer Memorial Season Championship Night. Drivers with the most tickets used on Aug. 26 will win one free season pit pass for 2024. Thursday Night Madness: Weeknight racing kicks things off to Lucas Oil Speedway with a special Thursday Night Madness program with three unique divisions of cars scheduled to tackle the dirt oval. The INEX Legends Cars, POWRi Midwest Mods and POWRi Pure Stocks will be in action. The Midwest Mods and Pure Stocks will run for $300-to-win and the Legends' winner will earn $500. Pit Gates open at 4 p.m. with spectator gates at 5. Hot laps begin at 6:30 with racing at 7:05. Thursday Night Madness admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $12 Adults (16 and up) - $15 Seniors/Military (62 and up) - $12 Youth (6-15) - $5 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $35 Pit Pass - $35 For information about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. Camping World SRX advance tickets on sale: It's just five week until some of the world's legendary drivers visit Lucas Oil Speedway to crown a champion in the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience Series. General admission tickets remain on sale for the Camping World SRX "Thursday Night Thunder" on Aug. 17 at Lucas Oil Speedway, the finale of the six-race series which will determine the 2023 champion. All SRX races will air live on ESPN. Purchase online tickets here Drivers announced for the Lucas Oil Speedway event include NASCAR Cup Series champions Tony Stewart, Brad Keselowski and Bobby Labonte, along with NASCAR drivers Kenny Wallace, Ken Schrader, Ryan Newman, Clint Bowyer and Hailie Deegan. Also on hand will be four-time Indy 500 winer Helio Castroneves, plus reigning SRX Champion Marco Andretti and fellow Indy-car driver Paul Tracy and Trans-Am champion Ernie Franics Jr. The series will pit the drivers against one another in identically prepared cars with points accumulated in each of the six events. Tickets for the SRX event are $35 in advance and $40 at the gate (ages 16 and over). Kids (ages 6-15) will be $20 with ages 5-and-under free. Advance tickets can now be purchased via Stubwire. Pit passes are $50 and must be purchased the day of the event. Tentative Lucas Oil Speedway Camping World SRX schedule: (Thursday, August 17th) Noon - Pit gate will open for Drivers and crews only 1 p.m. - Main grandstand gates open 2:10 p.m. - Modified hot laps 2:30-4:30 p.m. - SRX practice sessions 4:30-5 p.m. - Track prep 5 p.m. - Modified heat races 5:30-6:15 p.m. - SRX drivers Q&A sessions (4 group sessions) 6:15 p.m. - Modified Feature 6:45-7:15 p.m. - Track prep and intermission break 7:15 p.m - SRX cars to grid 7:35 p.m. - SRX driver introductions 7:45 p.m. - Opening ceremonies and National Anthem 7:50 p.m. - SRX drivers to cars 8 p.m. - ESPN live 8:02 p.m. - Drivers start engines 8:12pm - SRX green flag 10 p.m. - Victory Lane set up and top 3 driver interviews for ESPN For information on Camping World SRX Series tickets or about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  Tradition Continues: Huset's Speedway Hosts 13th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals

  BATAVIA, Ohio (July 18, 2023) - A new era of the Kosiski family promoted, Silver Dollar Nationals begins this week at Huset's Speedway. Huset's Speedway will take the reins of the crown jewel event after the closure of the famed I-80 Speedway followed the 2022 season. An action-packed week of racing is on tap at Huset's Speedway as the Silver Dollar Nationals presented by MyRacePass makes its debut at the 1/3-mile bull ring. The action will kick off on Wednesday with a complete program for the Tri-State Late Model Series, plus the $6,000-to-win Ben Nothdurft Memorial A-Main that was rained out on May 29. The IMCA Stock Cars will also be a part of the program on Wednesday with a $3,000-to-win main event. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will take center stage beginning Thursday with a full program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 50-lap, $12,000-to-win A-Main. The Late Model Street Stocks will also be a part of Thursday's event. Dual Heat Races will highlight Friday's portion of the 13th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals presented by MyRacePass. The Heat Races will award passing/ finishing points to drivers, which set the stage for Saturday's A-Main and B-Mains. The Top-16 in passing/ finishing points will be locked into Saturday's main event, with the balance of drivers going to a B-Main. Each Heat Race winner on Friday will earn $500. Friday's support classes include the Late Model Street Stocks with a $1,500-to-win, $200-to-start main event and the Malvern Bank Super Late Model Racing Series. Saturday's 80-lap Silver Dollar Nationals presented by MyRacePass will pay $53,000-to-win, $2,553-to-start. The Non-Qualifiers race pays $2,000 to the winner, $553-to-start. The Malvern Bank Super Late Model Racing Series joins the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to fill Saturday's finale. The Malvern Bank Super Late Model Racing Series main event each night pays $5,053-to-win. The main gates open at 4:30PM on Wednesday and at 4:00PM Thursday through Saturday. Hot laps begin at 6:30PM each night. All times are Central Time. Huset's Speedway, carved from a soybean field in 1953, is located between Sioux Falls and Brandon, South Dakota on Highway 11. Take I-90 east of Sioux Falls to exit 406, then go south three miles on SR 11. For more information or to purchase advance tickets, please visit www.husetsspeedway.com. Ricky Thornton Jr. leads the charge in the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP to Huset's Speedway. Hudson O'Neal is 230 points behind in second followed by Brandon Overton. With his recent victory, Jonathan Davenport is now fourth with Tim McCreadie rounding out the top five. For the latest news, results, championship standings and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses: Thursday, July 20: Go 50 (50 Laps): 1. $12,000, 2. $6,000, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,800, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,100, 15. $1,050, 16. $1,000, 17. $1,000, 18. $1,000, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000 = Total $52,800 Friday, July 21: Heat Race Winner: $500 x 10 Heats = Total $5,000 Saturday, July 22: 13th Annual Silver Dollar Nationals (80 Laps): 1. $53,000, 2. $20,000, 3. $12,000, 4. $10,000, 5. $8,000, 6. $7,000, 7. $6,500, 8. $6,000, 9. $5,500, 10. $5,000, 11. $4,000, 12. $3,500, 13. $3,400, 14. $3,300, 15. $3,200, 16. $3,100, 17. $3,000, 18. $2,900, 19. $2,800, 20. $2,700, 21. $2,553, 22. $2,553, 23. $2,553, 24. $2,553 = Total $175,112 Non-Qualifiers Race (16 Laps): 1. $2,000, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,400, 4. $1,300, 5. $1,200, 6. $1,150, 7. $1,100, 8. $1,090, 9. $1,080, 10. $1,070, 11. $1,060, 12. $1,053, 13. $1,053, 14. $853, 15. $753, 16. $553, 17. $553, 18. $553, 19. $553, 20. $553 = Total $20,427 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule: Thursday, July 20: Left Front - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3, (90) W30s Right Front/Left Rear - Hoosier (90) NLMT3, (90) W30s Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT3, (92) W30s, (92) NLMT4 *Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials and Heat Races. Friday-Saturday, July 21-22: Left Front - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3, (90) W30s Right Front/Left Rear - Hoosier (90) NLMT3, (90) W30s Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT3, (92) W30s, (92) NLMT4 About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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  Ozarks Food Harvest Food Drive Night offers fans free admission Saturday at Lucas Oil Speedway

  WHEATLAND, MO. (July 18, 2023) - Ozarks-area racing fans once again can combine a night at Lucas Oil Speedway with helping those in need on Saturday night. The Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series resumes with Ozarks Food Harvest Food Drive Night Presented by OzarksFirst.com. Fans who bring four non-perishable food items will get free Admission to the races. The O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars will be featured with a 25-lap, $750-to-win feature. "This is one of our more gratifying nights of the season as we partner with Ozarks Food Harvest," Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton said. "Race fans are known for their generosity and this is our way of thanking them, for helping those in need, with a free night of racing." Last year fans donated 3,143 pounds of food that was enough to provide 2,619 nutritious meals to neighbors who struggle with hunger in the Ozarks Food Harvest's 28-county service area. Since 2008, Lucas Oil Speedway has collected more than 74,000 pounds of food to help provide more than 60,000 meals for Ozarks Food Harvest and their hunger-relief partner Hickory County Cares. "We're honored to partner with Ozarks Food Harvest and it's always gratifying to see our fans rise to the occasion to help in such an important cause," Lorton said. Food items can be dropped off after gates open at 5 p.m. Hot laps begin at 6:30 and racing at 7:05. For more information about the Ozarks Food Harvest or to learn how to make a donation, visit ozarksfoodharvest.org or call (417) 865-3411. In addition to the O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars the Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds, Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods and Hermitage Lumber Late Models will be in action. Track championship points races are entering the season's home stretch in the four divisions. Mason Beck of Urbana leads William Garner in the O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars, Fulton's Ryan Middaugh has opened a 177-point command over Jason Pursley in the Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds, Bobby Williams of Hermitage is 56 in front of JC Morton in Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods and Justin Wells of Aurora paces the Hermitage Lumber Late Models by 64.5 over Joe Walkenhorst. Saturday night admission: (FREE with four non-perishable food items) Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $12 Adults (16 and up) - $15 Seniors/Military (62 and up) - $12 Youth (6-15) - $5 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $35 Pit Pass - $35 Driver ticket pick up Saturday: Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series regulars can receive up to 50 free general admission tickets at payout Saturday, good for the Aug. 26 Rempfer Memorial Season Championship Night. Drivers with the most tickets used on Aug. 26 will win one free season pit pass for 2023. Thursday Night Madness: Weeknight racing kicks things off to Lucas Oil Speedway with a special Thursday Night Madness program with three unique divisions of cars scheduled to tackle the dirt oval. The INEX Legends Cars, POWRi Midwest Mods and POWRi Pure Stocks will be in action. The Midwest Mods and Pure Stocks will run for $300-to-win and the Legends' winner will earn $500. Pit Gates open at 4 p.m. with spectator gates at 5. Hot laps begin at 6:30 with racing at 7:05. Thursday Night Madness admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $12 Adults (16 and up) - $15 Seniors/Military (62 and up) - $12 Youth (6-15) - $5 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $35 Pit Pass - $35 For information about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. Camping World SRX advance tickets on sale: It's just five week until some of the world's legendary drivers visit Lucas Oil Speedway to crown a champion in the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience Series. General admission tickets remain on sale for the Camping World SRX "Thursday Night Thunder" on Aug. 17 at Lucas Oil Speedway, the finale of the six-race series which will determine the 2023 champion. All SRX races will air live on ESPN. Purchase online tickets here Drivers announced for the Lucas Oil Speedway event include NASCAR Cup Series champions Tony Stewart, Brad Keselowski and Bobby Labonte, along with NASCAR drivers Kenny Wallace, Ken Schrader, Ryan Newman, Clint Bowyer and Hailie Deegan. Also on hand will be four-time Indy 500 winer Helio Castroneves, plus reigning SRX Champion Marco Andretti and fellow Indy-car driver Paul Tracy and Trans-Am champion Ernie Franics Jr. The series will pit the drivers against one another in identically prepared cars with points accumulated in each of the six events. Tickets for the SRX event are $35 in advance and $40 at the gate (ages 16 and over). Kids (ages 6-15) will be $20 with ages 5-and-under free. Advance tickets can now be purchased via Stubwire. Pit passes are $50 and must be purchased the day of the event. USRA Modifieds will be the support class with details being finalized on eligible drivers for that portion of the show. Tentative Lucas Oil Speedway Camping World SRX schedule: (Thursday, August 17th) Noon - Pit gate will open for Drivers and crews only 1 p.m. - Main grandstand gates open 2:10 p.m. - Modified hot laps 2:30-4:30 p.m. - SRX practice sessions 4:30-5 p.m. - Track prep 5 p.m. - Modified heat races 5:30-6:15 p.m. - SRX drivers Q&A sessions (4 group sessions) 6:15 p.m. - Modified Feature 6:45-7:15 p.m. - Track prep and intermission break 7:15 p.m - SRX cars to grid 7:35 p.m. - SRX driver introductions 7:45 p.m. - Opening ceremonies and National Anthem 7:50 p.m. - SRX drivers to cars 8 p.m. - ESPN live 8:02 p.m. - Drivers start engines 8:12pm - SRX green flag 10 p.m. - Victory Lane set up and top 3 driver interviews for ESPN For information on Camping World SRX Series tickets or about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  Legends, Midwest Mods and Pure Stocks set for Thursday Night Madness at Lucas Oil Speedway

  WHEATLAND, MO. (July 17, 2023) - Weeknight racing returns to Lucas Oil Speedway with a special Thursday Night Madness program with three unique divisions of cars scheduled to tackle the dirt oval. The INEX Legends Cars, POWRi Midwest Mods and POWRi Pure Stocks will be in action. The Midwest Mods and Pure Stocks will run for $300-to-win and the Legends' winner will earn $500. Pit Gates open at 4 p.m. with spectator gates at 5. Hot laps begin at 6:30 with racing at 7:05. "We're pleased to have the special guests classes coming in to race on Thursday night in what should be a fun program for the fans and the drivers," Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton said. "The Legend cars came in a year ago and put on a great show and it's always competitive racing when we have the Midwest Mods and Pure Stocks." The Legend cars are particularly unique as they make their lone appearance of the season. The Legends are scaled-down versions of 1934 or '37 Fords or '37 Chevrolets, coupes or sedans. The cars may look similar to some of the Vintage cars that have competed at Lucas Oil Speedway, but they are different. "These cars are made to be equal," said Dave Comer of Joplin, who races and is parts dealer for the cars in addition to promoting the Legend cars. "It comes down to set-up or driver. Nobody is gonna out-money you. Every part you put on is the same as the other guy's got." Carson Brown of New London, N.C., won the Legends feature at Lucas Oil Speedway last July, holding off Dawson Sutton of Lebanon, Tenn., with Keelan Harvick of Charlotte, N.C., in third. A field of 34 cars was on hand and Comer expects a similar count this time, though young Harvick, son of NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick, is spending much of this summer racing in Europe. "I know we have a couple coming from Montana and possibly North Dakota," Comer said, noting this weekend marks the Missouri Iron Man weekend with action at Electric City Speedway in Butler on Friday and Saturday at Springfield Raceway also on the Legends schedule. Comer said some drivers to watch include Justin Comer, the winner of the Legend Dirt Nationals the last two years, Tyler Garretson from Centerville, Arkansas who was fourth in nationals last year and Jay Reynolds out of Springfield, a multiple-feature winner this season at Springfield Raceway. An added attraction on Thursday will be "Racing for a Cause" organized by Warren Ropp, a Legends racer out of Kalona, Iowa. Ropp will be organizing a "Back the Blue" donations drive on race night to benefit families of fallen law enforcement officers. Comer said the names of fallen officers will be on each Legend car as a tribute. Ropp also is adding money to the prize fund for the Legends, boosting the feature winner to $500 from the original $300. Formed in 1995, INEX was developed to promote, organize and sanction Legend Cars and Bandoleros for the United States, Canada, Australia, Asia and Europe. Since then INEX has expanded tremendously, running sanction races in Africa, Australia, Morocco and many other countries. INEX is the third-largest racing sanctioning body behind NASCAR and International Motor Contest Association (IMCA) with more than 3,500 members. INEX annually sanctions more than 2,500 races at more than 300 different tracks throughout the world. Thursday Night Madness admission: Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $12 Adults (16 and up) - $15 Seniors/Military (62 and up) - $12 Youth (6-15) - $5 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass - $35 Pit Pass - $35 Ozarks Food Harvest Food Drive Night on Saturday: Racing continues on Saturday when it's Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing for Ozarks Food Harvest Food Drive Night Presented by KY3. Fans who bring four non-perishable food items will get FREE Admission to the races. The O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars will be featured with a 25-lap, $750-to-win feature. For information about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. Camping World SRX advance tickets on sale: It's just five week until some of the world's legendary drivers visit Lucas Oil Speedway to crown a champion in the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience Series. General admission tickets remain on sale for the Camping World SRX "Thursday Night Thunder" on Aug. 17 at Lucas Oil Speedway, the finale of the six-race series and determine the 2023 champion. All SRX races will air live on ESPN. Purchase online tickets here Drivers announced for the Lucas Oil Speedway event include NASCAR Cup Series champions Tony Stewart, Brad Keselowski and Bobby Labonte, along with NASCAR drivers Kenny Wallace, Ken Schrader, Ryan Newman, Clint Bowyer and Hailie Deegan. Also on hand will be four-time Indy 500 winer Helio Castroneves, plus reigning SRX Champion Marco Andretti and fellow Indy-car driver Paul Tracy and Trans-Am champion Ernie Franics Jr. The series will pit the drivers against one another in identically prepared cars with points accumulated in each of the six events. Tickets for the SRX event are $35 in advance and $40 at the gate (ages 16 and over). Kids (ages 6-15) will be $20 with ages 5-and-under free. Advance tickets can now be purchased via Stubwire. Pit passes are $50 and must be purchased the day of the event. USRA Modifieds will be the support class with details being finalized on eligible drivers for that portion of the show. Tentative Lucas Oil Speedway Camping World SRX schedule: (Thursday, August 17th) Noon - Pit gate will open for Drivers and crews only 1 p.m. - Main grandstand gates open 2:10 p.m. - Modified hot laps 2:30-4:30 p.m. - SRX practice sessions 4:30-5 p.m. - Track prep 5 p.m. - Modified heat races 5:30-6:15 p.m. - SRX drivers Q&A sessions (4 group sessions) 6:15 p.m. - Modified Feature 6:45-7:15 p.m. - Track prep and intermission break 7:15 p.m - SRX cars to grid 7:35 p.m. - SRX driver introductions 7:45 p.m. - Opening ceremonies and National Anthem 7:50 p.m. - SRX drivers to cars 8 p.m. - ESPN live 8:02 p.m. - Drivers start engines 8:12pm - SRX green flag 10 p.m. - Victory Lane set up and top 3 driver interviews for ESPN 2023 Camping World SRX Series schedule: (All races on Thursday nights, live at 8 p.m. CDT on ESPN) July 13 - Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford Springs, Connecticut July 20 - Thunder Road Speedbowl, Barre, Vermont July 27 - Motor Mile Speedway, Fairlawn, Virginia Aug. 3 - Berlin Speedway, Grand Rapids, Michigan Aug. 10 - Eldora Speedway, New Weston, Ohio Aug. 17 - Lucas Oil Speedway, Wheatland, Missouri For information on Camping World SRX Series tickets or about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  Davenport Wins Record Tying Fourth Diamond Nationals at Lucas Oil Speedway

  WHEATLAND, MO (July 15, 2023) - Jonathan Davenport led the final 45 laps of the 17th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway. For Davenport, who earned $15,000 for the win, it was his second straight Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory and the 71st of his career in series history. The race was co-sanctioned with the Lucas Oi Midwest Late Model Racing Association (MLRA) Series. Davenport's fourth win in the annual July event that has been held since 2007 tied him with Jimmy Owens for the most wins in the event history. Devin Moran got by Ricky Thornton Jr. on the final lap to earn the runner-up spot. Brandon Overton who led the opening laps was fourth with Chris Simpson rounding out the top five drivers. Davenport, moved into fourth place in the championship standings with the win after survivig a scary moment with a lapped car on the front stretch with just a few laps to go. "Let's keep it PG for what I said in the car. No, I couldn't believe I messed up and he got away from me the lap before, so I thought I'd better hug the bottom right there and he's slid up again. I got a good run on him, and he might have seen the layover flag he could have been pulling off and he turned left, and I had nowhere to go. Luckily my right front was far enough ahead of him I didn't hit wheels with him with the steering wheel so luckily it didn't cut a right rear down it was just our night." The 39-year-old Blairsville, Georgia racer coming off a record season in dirt late model racing in 2022 with feels like his team his hitting its stride. "We just keep throwing stuff at it you know. We were stuck in our ways for a long time there at the beginning of the year just because we had such a good year last year. We've got the same cars, the same shocks, everything should work the same, but it's just the way this dirt late model racing goes you know. It's like you get too complacent and you quit working, and everybody catches up. So, we went to work. Normally what happens is that you learn a whole lot more what not to do than what to do." Moran, the 2023 Show-Me 100 winner passed Thornton on the final lap to secure the runner-up spot. "Our Double Down Motorsports, Longhorn was really good again. That's three seconds in a row. It's good to be up front. Congrats to JD he did a really good job. I just got held up in lapped traffic a little bit. Obviously, we are getting better and better because we passed Ricky [Thornton Jr.] tonight and last time we were here he checked out on us. I have never really had a great track record here. I will say the track was awesome tonight we raced all over it there for a while - the top three there we all were running up front." Thornton, who continues to lead the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP headed to Huset's Speedway next weekend now has a 230-point advantage over Hudson O'Neal rounded out the Big River Steel Podium in third. "I think we were really good tonight. I just wished they hadn't got it as muddy as they did. It took us a while before it got slick, we had harder tires on than these guys did. I really didn't want that yellow because I think before that I don't know if we could have run him [Davenport] down but at least we could have had a shot at it. I think we could have run second, but I'd really rather run third trying to go for the win that it would be following him around the bottom." The winner's Lance and Darla Landers-owned, Double L Motorsports, Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Cornett Racing Engine and sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions, Dyna Gro Seed, Lucas Oil Products, Bilstein Shocks, VP Fuels, Mark Martin Automotive, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, ASC Warranty, and Midwest Sheet Metal. Completing the top ten were Earl Pearson Jr. Tyler Bruening, Justin Duty, Hudson O'Neal, and Tim McCreadie. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary CMH Diamond Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment Saturday, July 15, 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO Allstar Performance Time Trials Fast Time Group A: Dustin Hodges / 15.389 seconds Fast Time Group B: Ricky Thornton, Jr. / 15.272 seconds (overall) Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 76-Brandon Overton[2]; 2. 22H-Dustin Hodges[1]; 3. 15J-Justin Duty[3]; 4. 39-Tim McCreadie[8]; 5. 8-Dillon McCowan[5]; 6. 46J-Jason Papich[4]; 7. 58-Garrett Alberson[9]; 8. 14G-Trevor Gundaker[7]; 9. 50-Kaeden Cornell[6]; 10. 82-Jace Parmley[10] Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 15L-Payton Looney[1]; 2. 32C-Chris Simpson[2]; 3. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[3]; 4. 16-Tyler Bruening[4]; 5. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[6]; 6. 18D-Daulton Wilson[5]; 7. 1X-Aaron Marrant[9]; 8. 45-Cole Wells[8]; 9. 1A-Bryon Allison[7]; 10. 7J-Ryan Johnson[10] Simpson Race Products Heat Race #3 (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[1]; 2. 99-Devin Moran[4]; 3. 11-Spencer Hughes[2]; 4. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[3]; 5. 111B-Max Blair[6]; 6. 174-Ethen Dotson[5]; 7. 7B-Mark Burgtorf[8]; 8. 50C-Kayden Clatt[7]; 9. 78S-Steve Stultz[9]; 10. 1TC-Tucker Cox[10] AP1 Insurance Heat Race #4 (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1]; 2. 1T-Tyler Erb[4]; 3. 25-Chad Simpson[2]; 4. 36-Logan Martin[6]; 5. 11H-Jeff Herzog[3]; 6. 99B-Boom Briggs[7]; 7. 7-Ross Robinson[5]; 8. 96-Dalton Imhoff[8]; 9. 0X-Jason Sivils[10]; 10. 42L-Lane Ehlert[9] Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[2]; 2. 18D-Daulton Wilson[4]; 3. 8-Dillon McCowan[1]; 4. 58-Garrett Alberson[5]; 5. 46J-Jason Papich[3]; 6. 1X-Aaron Marrant[6]; 7. 14G-Trevor Gundaker[7]; 8. 1A-Bryon Allison[10]; 9. 45-Cole Wells[8]; 10. 50-Kaeden Cornell[9]; 11. 82-Jace Parmley[11]; 12. 7J-Ryan Johnson[12] UNOH B-Main Race #2 (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 111B-Max Blair[1]; 2. 174-Ethen Dotson[3]; 3. 11H-Jeff Herzog[2]; 4. 99B-Boom Briggs[4]; 5. 50C-Kayden Clatt[7]; 6. 7-Ross Robinson[6]; 7. 78S-Steve Stultz[9]; 8. 1TC-Tucker Cox[11]; 9. 96-Dalton Imhoff[8]; 10. 0X-Jason Sivils[10]; 11. 7B-Mark Burgtorf[5]; 12. 42L-Lane Ehlert[12] CMH Diamond Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment Feature Finish (50 Laps): Race Statistics Entrants: 40 Terminal Maintenance & Construction Pole Sitter: Brandon Overton Lap Leaders: Brandon Overton (Laps 1-5); Jonathan Davenport (Laps 6-50) Wieland Feature Winner: Jonathan Davenport Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Feature Winner: n/a Brandon Ford TV Challenge Feature Winner: Jonathan Davenport Margin of Victory: 1.465 seconds Gorsuch Performance Solutions Cautions: Ross Robinson, Jeff Herzog, Garrett Alberson, Daulton Wilson (Lap 1); Spencer Hughes (Lap 37) LOLMDS Provisionals: Garrett Alberson; Ross Robinson LOLMDS Emergency Provisionals: n/a MLRA Provisionals: Trevor Gundaker MLRA Emergency Provisionals: n/a Fast Time Provisional: n/a Track Provisional: n/a Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Jonathan Davenport, Devin Moran, Ricky Thornton, Jr. Penske Shocks Top 5: Jonathan Davenport, Devin Moran, Ricky Thornton, Jr., Brandon Overton, Chris Simpson Todd Steel Buildings Hard Charger of the Race: Tyler Bruening (Advanced 8 Positions) Wilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Tyler Bruening Deatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Max Blair Earnhardt Technologies Most Laps Led: Jonathan Davenport (45 Laps) Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Ricky Thornton, Jr. Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Ricky Thornton, Jr. O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Max Blair Etchberger Trucking Fastest Lap of the Race: Jonathan Davenport (Lap 4 - 14.993 seconds) MD3 Tough Break of the Race: Daulton Wilson Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Cory Fostvedt (Jonathan Davenport) ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Racing Engines Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Longhorn Chassis Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Ricky Thornton, Jr. (15.352 seconds) Time of Race: 25 minutes 41 seconds The Big River Steel Chase for the Championship Presented by ARP Point Standings: About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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  'Superman' soars: Dominant Davenport earns fourth CMH Diamond Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment

  WHEATLAND, MO. (July 15, 2023) - The rest of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is on alert. "Superman" is heating up. Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Ga., picked up his 71st career Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory Saturday night - and second straight - capturing the 17th annual CMH Diamond Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment. Davenport, who has earned the super hero nickname for his extended excellence in the sport, took home $15,000 and a diamond ring. He final the final 45 of 50 laps in his Longhorn race car and beat Devin Moran by 1.466 seconds for his fourth Diamond Nationals win and fourth Lucas Oil Speedway victory in 2023. More important, Davenport said he's settling into a winning rhythm after some inconsistent stretches early in the season left him lagging behind in the LOLMDS points chase. "We were stuck in our ways for a long time at the beginning of the year," Davenport said, noting the first portion of the season didn't measure up to his tremendous 2022 season of 24 feature wins and around $1 million in prize money. "That's the way this dirt late model racing goes. You can get too complacent and everybody catches up. "We went to work and normally that's what happens. You learn a whole lot more what not to do than what to do. But the guys never gave up on me. We've all been putting our heads together and we finally stumbled on some things that I like, so maybe we can keep it rolling from this." Davenport also won both preliminary nights of the Show-Me 100 in late May and the Lucas Oil MLRA Spring Nationals in early April. This time, he had a mighty scare late en route to the latest win at Wheatland. Davenport opened a three-second lead over Thornton by lap 37 when a caution for a slowing Spencer Hughes wiped out his lead, which at one time was four seconds. That set up a 13-lap shootout with Moran, Brandon Overton and Justin Duty following. Davenport executed a flawless restart and used clean air to quickly open a 1.1-second lead over Thornton with 10 laps to go. Thornton moved to the high groove, but lost another half-second to the leader, before he moved back to the inside in a search to cut into the lead. On lap 47, Davenport's lead more 2.5 seconds when he slightly clipped the slowing lapped car of Dustin Hodges on the front straightaway as Hodges turned to the infield. The scare was brief as Davenport was able to dodge the incident relatively unscathed and hang on for a 1.4-second victory over Moran with Thornton finishing third. "I couldn't believe it, really," Davenport said. "I messed up and he got away from me the lap before. I thought I could hug the bottom there and he would slide up again and I could get a good run on him. I don't know if something broke on his car. He might have seen the layover flag and he was just gonna pull off and turned left and I didn't have anywhere to go. "Luckily, my right front was far enough ahead of him that I didn't touch wheels with him and I didn't cut the right-rear down." Moran, who won the Show-Me 100 when Thornton was disqualified in post-race inspection, was able to make a last-lap pass to nab the runner-up spot. "Our Double Down Motorsports Longhorn was really good again," Moran said. "That's three seconds in a row. It's good to be up front, but I feel like I get on these second streaks and it sucks sometimes. "Congratulations to JD. He did a really good job. I just got held up in lapped traffic a little bit. All in all, the car was really good tonight." As for his strong showings at Lucas Oil Speedway this season, Moran said he's aware that his Show-Me 100 win has an asterisk. "We finished second here the first time, too. We're getting better and better and we passed Ricky tonight and the last time we were here, he checked out on us," Moran said. "I never really had a great track record here. I will say the track was awesome tonight. We raced all over it. Thornton settled for third with Overton finishing fourth and Chris Simpson fifth. Davenport took over the lead on lap five after Overton paced the early going. Davenport advanced from fourth to second by lap three and was challenging for the lead - and taking it - with and outside pass coming to the completion of lap six. Just three laps later, Davenport was ahead by 1.1 seconds and catching lapped traffic. Overton closed to the rear of Davenport's car by lap 15 with Moran just behind them as the top three were separated by a second as the race settled into a lengthy green-flag run. Suddenly, Davenport seemed to kick it up a notch and by lap 22 opened a 1.4-second lead over Moran with Overton slipping to third and Thornton in fourth. By lap 30, Davenport's lead had expanded to 3.3 seconds over Thornton, with Moran third and Overton falling to fourth. As the laps quickly clicked away, Davenport appeared to be in total command until the lap-37 caution set up the home stretch. Thornton set fast qualifying time with a 15.272 in Group B while weekly Lucas Oil Speedway Hermitage Lumber Late Model semi-regular Hodges paced Group A at 15.389. Middaugh cruises to another USRA Modifieds win: Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modified points leader Ryan Middaugh of Fulton led all 20 points, rolling to his fourth Lucas Oil Speedway feature win of the season. "The redraw can hurt you or it can help you," said Middaugh, who started on the pole. "Starting on the front row, it helped. Keeping Nic (Bidinger) behind me - I knew he was gonna be tough. But we had a really good car. The track was really good. "We're having a heck of a year. The car is three years old and it seems to be getting better." Middaugh opened a 1.8-second lead over Nic Bidinger by the halfway mark of the 20-lapper with Paden Phillips running third. The Lucas Oil Speedway season points leader and also the USRA national leader in points pulled away from there. Middaugh wound up 2.56 seconds in front of Bidinger with Phillips third, Jeff Cutshaw fourth and Jason Pursley in fifth. USRA Stock Cars win goes to Dimmitt: Waylon Dimmitt of Camdenton took over the lead on lap 10 and pulled away late to capture the O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars feature. While picking up his third victory of the Lucas Oil Speedway season, Dimmitt beat Johnny Fennewald by 1.8 seconds. "The track was good and slick and the cautions helped us out some," Dimmitt said after an event with seven cautions. Dimmitt started 14th but took over the lead midway through the 20-lapper. he was a second in front of William Garner when the final caution slowed the action on lap 12. Dean Wille rallied back to second by lap 14, but Dimmitt was pulling away and with the race staying green he was able to secure the win. Garner wound up third with Chris Dishong fourth and Ed Griggs in fifth. LUCAS OIL SPEEDWAY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS (JULY 15, 2023) CMH Diamond Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series/Lucas Oil MLRA A Feature - 1. 49-Jonathan Davenport[4]; 2. 99-Devin Moran[6]; 3. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[2]; 4. 76-Brandon Overton[1]; 5. 32C-Chris Simpson[7]; 6. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[11]; 7. 16-Tyler Bruening[15]; 8. 15J-Justin Duty[9]; 9. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[14]; 10. 39-Tim McCreadie[13]; 11. 1T-Tyler Erb[8]; 12. 25-Chad Simpson[12]; 13. 111B-Max Blair[18]; 14. 174-Ethen Dotson[20]; 15. 58-Garrett Alberson[23]; 16. 7-Ross Robinson[24]; 17. 8-Dillon McCowan[21]; 18. 11H-Jeff Herzog[22]; 19. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[17]; 20. 22H-Dustin Hodges[5]; 21. (DNF) 11-Spencer Hughes[10]; 22. (DNF) 36-Logan Martin[16]; 23. (DNF) 14G-Trevor Gundaker[25]; 24. (DNF) 15L-Payton Looney[3]; 25. (DNF) 18D-Daulton Wilson[19] Fast Shafts B Main 1 - 1. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[2]; 2. 18D-Daulton Wilson[4]; 3. 8-Dillon McCowan[1]; 4. 58-Garrett Alberson[5]; 5. 46J-Jason Papich[3]; 6. 1X-Aaron Marrant[6]; 7. 14G-Trevor Gundaker[7]; 8. 1A-Bryon Allison[10]; 9. 45-Cole Wells[8]; 10. 50-Kaeden Cornell[9]; 11. 82-Jace Parmley[11]; 12. 7J-Ryan Johnson[12] UNOH B Main 2 - 1. 111B-Max Blair[1]; 2. 174-Ethen Dotson[3]; 3. 11H-Jeff Herzog[2]; 4. 99B-Boom Briggs[4]; 5. 50C-Kayden Clatt[7]; 6. 7-Ross Robinson[6]; 7. 78S-Steve Stultz[9]; 8. 1TC-Tucker Cox[11]; 9. 96-Dalton Imhoff[8]; 10. 0X-Jason Sivils[10]; 11. 7B-Mark Burgtorf[5]; 12. 42L-Lane Ehlert[12] Penske Shocks Heat 1 - 1. 76-Brandon Overton[2]; 2. 22H-Dustin Hodges[1]; 3. 15J-Justin Duty[3]; 4. 39-Tim McCreadie[8]; 5. 8-Dillon McCowan[5]; 6. 46J-Jason Papich[4]; 7. 58-Garrett Alberson[9]; 8. 14G-Trevor Gundaker[7]; 9. 50-Kaeden Cornell[6]; 10. 82-Jace Parmley[10] Summit Racing Equipment Heat 2 - 1. 15L-Payton Looney[1]; 2. 32C-Chris Simpson[2]; 3. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[3]; 4. 16-Tyler Bruening[4]; 5. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[6]; 6. 18D-Daulton Wilson[5]; 7. 1X-Aaron Marrant[9]; 8. 45-Cole Wells[8]; 9. 1A-Bryon Allison[7]; 10. 7J-Ryan Johnson[10] Simpson Race Products Heat 3 - 1. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[1]; 2. 99-Devin Moran[4]; 3. 11-Spencer Hughes[2]; 4. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[3]; 5. 111B-Max Blair[6]; 6. 174-Ethen Dotson[5]; 7. 7B-Mark Burgtorf[8]; 8. 50C-Kayden Clatt[7]; 9. 78S-Steve Stultz[9]; 10. 1TC-Tucker Cox[10] API Insurance Heat 4 - 1. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1]; 2. 1T-Tyler Erb[4]; 3. 25-Chad Simpson[2]; 4. 36-Logan Martin[6]; 5. 11H-Jeff Herzog[3]; 6. 99B-Boom Briggs[7]; 7. 7-Ross Robinson[5]; 8. 96-Dalton Imhoff[8]; 9. 0X-Jason Sivils[10]; 10. 42L-Lane Ehlert[9] Qualifying Group A - 1. 22H-Dustin Hodges, 00:15.389[16]; 2. 15L-Payton Looney, 00:15.416[2]; 3. 76-Brandon Overton, 00:15.443[19]; 4. 32C-Chris Simpson, 00:15.482[7]; 5. 15J-Justin Duty, 00:15.601[18]; 6. 46-Earl Pearson Jr, 00:15.666[1]; 7. 46J-Jason Papich, 00:15.701[9]; 8. 16-Tyler Bruening, 00:15.712[5]; 9. 8-Dillon McCowan, 00:15.947[14]; 10. 18D-Daulton Wilson, 00:15.993[4]; 11. 50-Kaeden Cornell, 00:16.011[3]; 12. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck, 00:16.029[12]; 13. 14G-Trevor Gundaker, 00:16.030[20]; 14. 1A-Bryon Allison, 00:16.080[17]; 15. 39-Tim McCreadie, 00:16.120[6]; 16. 45-Cole Wells, 00:16.125[11]; 17. 58-Garrett Alberson, 00:16.169[15]; 18. 1X-Aaron Marrant, 00:16.342[13]; 19. 82-Jace Parmley, 00:16.535[10]; 20. 7J-Ryan Johnson, 00:16.679[8] Qualifying Group B - 1. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr, 00:15.272[15]; 2. 49-Jonathan Davenport, 00:15.372[4]; 3. 11-Spencer Hughes, 00:15.430[18]; 4. 25-Chad Simpson, 00:15.530[7]; 5. 1H-Hudson O'Neal, 00:15.542[11]; 6. 11H-Jeff Herzog, 00:15.580[12]; 7. 99-Devin Moran, 00:15.581[1]; 8. 1T-Tyler Erb, 00:15.725[16]; 9. 174-Ethen Dotson, 00:15.740[6]; 10. 7-Ross Robinson, 00:15.754[19]; 11. 111B-Max Blair, 00:15.851[2]; 12. 36-Logan Martin, 00:15.894[17]; 13. 50C-Kayden Clatt, 00:15.995[5]; 14. 99B-Boom Briggs, 00:16.023[8]; 15. 7B-Mark Burgtorf, 00:16.151[9]; 16. 96-Dalton Imhoff, 00:16.220[13]; 17. 78S-Steve Stultz, 00:16.231[14]; 18. 42L-Lane Ehlert, 00:16.640[3]; 19. 1TC-Tucker Cox, 00:16.718[20]; 20. 0X-Jason Sivils, 00:17.150[10] Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds A Feature - 1. 21M-Ryan Middaugh[2]; 2. 3B-Nic Bidinger[6]; 3. 127-Paden Phillips[5]; 4. 98-Jeff Cutshaw[9]; 5. 38C-Jason Pursley[7]; 6. 68-Kerry Davis[14]; 7. 155-Terry Kirk[11]; 8. 85-Tyler Shaw[4]; 9. 33S-Ben Stockton[10]; 10. 356-Reggie Jackson[3]; 11. 21-Greg Scheffler[1]; 12. 23-Lucas Dobbs[12]; 13. C3-Chad Staus[16]; 14. 10P-Dayton Pursley[13]; 15. 7D7-Kyle Covert[15]; 16. 17-Richard Kimberling[17]; 17. (DNF) 21W-Tracy Wolf[8] Heat 1 - 1. 3B-Nic Bidinger[1]; 2. 21-Greg Scheffler[3]; 3. 85-Tyler Shaw[5]; 4. 21W-Tracy Wolf[2]; 5. 33S-Ben Stockton[4]; 6. 23-Lucas Dobbs[6]; 7. 10P-Dayton Pursley[9]; 8. C3-Chad Staus[8]; 9. 17-Richard Kimberling[7] Heat 2 - 1. 127-Paden Phillips[3]; 2. 21M-Ryan Middaugh[8]; 3. 356-Reggie Jackson[4]; 4. 38C-Jason Pursley[5]; 5. 98-Jeff Cutshaw[2]; 6. 155-Terry Kirk[1]; 7. 68-Kerry Davis[7]; 8. 7D7-Kyle Covert[6] O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars A Feature - 1. 11-Waylon Dimmitt[14]; 2. 91-Johnny Fennewald[6]; 3. 7-William Garner[5]; 4. 68-Dean Wille[3]; 5. 16S-Chris Dishong[11]; 6. 47-Ed Griggs[4]; 7. 2-Colton Bourland[16]; 8. 74-Rodney Schweizer[8]; 9. 0F-Mason Beck[2]; 10. 5K-Steve Herrick[1]; 11. 83-James Ellis[9]; 12. 12-Christopher Sawyer[18]; 13. 45-Bob King[12]; 14. 24-Noah Long[15]; 15. (DNF) 85-Darrin Schmidt[7]; 16. (DNF) 34-Blake Bolton[17]; 17. (DNF) 24M-Blayne McMillin[13]; 18. (DNF) 8M-James McMillin[10] Bill Roberts Chevrolet Heat 1 - 1. 68-Dean Wille[5]; 2. 91-Johnny Fennewald[8]; 3. 5K-Steve Herrick[1]; 4. 74-Rodney Schweizer[4]; 5. 16S-Chris Dishong[3]; 6. 8M-James McMillin[9]; 7. 11-Waylon Dimmitt[7]; 8. 2-Colton Bourland[2]; 9. 12-Christopher Sawyer[6]; 10. 24-Noah Long Bill Roberts Chevrolet Heat 2 - 1. 7-William Garner[2]; 2. 47-Ed Griggs[4]; 3. 0F-Mason Beck[7]; 4. 85-Darrin Schmidt[5]; 5. 83-James Ellis[6]; 6. 45-Bob King[8]; 7. 24M-Blayne McMillin[3]; 8. 24-Noah Long[9]; 9. 34-Blake Bolton[1] Thursday Night Madness next: A special Thursday Night Madness program is next up at Lucas Oil Speedway was the INEX Legends Cars, POWRi Midwest Mods and POWRi Pure Stocks will be in action running for $300 to win features in each class. Pit Gates open at 4 p.m., spectator gates at 5, hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:05. Ozarks Food Harvest Food Drive Night on Saturday: On Saturday, it's Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing for Ozarks Food Harvest Food Drive Night Presented by KY3. Fans who bring four non-perishable food items will get FREE Admission to the races. The O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars will be featured with a 25-lap, $750-to-win feature. For information about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. Camping World SRX advance tickets on sale: It's just five week until some of the world's legendary drivers visit Lucas Oil Speedway to crown a champion in the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience Series. General admission tickets remain on sale for the Camping World SRX "Thursday Night Thunder" on Aug. 17 at Lucas Oil Speedway, the finale of the six-race series and determine the 2023 champion. All SRX races will air live on ESPN. Purchase online tickets here Drivers announced for the Lucas Oil Speedway event include NASCAR Cup Series champions Tony Stewart, Brad Keselowski and Bobby Labonte, along with NASCAR drivers Kenny Wallace, Ken Schrader, Ryan Newman, Clint Bowyer and Hailie Deegan. Also on hand will be four-time Indy 500 winer Helio Castroneves, plus reigning SRX Champion Marco Andretti and fellow Indy-car driver Paul Tracy and Trans-Am champion Ernie Franics Jr. The series will pit the drivers against one another in identically prepared cars with points accumulated in each of the six events. Tickets for the SRX event are $35 in advance and $40 at the gate (ages 16 and over). Kids (ages 6-15) will be $20 with ages 5-and-under free. Advance tickets can now be purchased via Stubwire. Pit passes are $50 and must be purchased the day of the event. USRA Modifieds will be the support class with details being finalized on eligible drivers for that portion of the show. Tentative Lucas Oil Speedway Camping World SRX schedule: (Thursday, August 17th) Noon - Pit gate will open for Drivers and crews only 1 p.m. - Main grandstand gates open 2:10 p.m. - Modified hot laps 2:30-4:30 p.m. - SRX practice sessions 4:30-5 p.m. - Track prep 5 p.m. - Modified heat races 5:30-6:15 p.m. - SRX drivers Q&A sessions (4 group sessions) 6:15 p.m. - Modified Feature 6:45-7:15 p.m. - Track prep and intermission break 7:15 p.m - SRX cars to grid 7:35 p.m. - SRX driver introductions 7:45 p.m. - Opening ceremonies and National Anthem 7:50 p.m. - SRX drivers to cars 8 p.m. - ESPN live 8:02 p.m. - Drivers start engines 8:12pm - SRX green flag 10 p.m. - Victory Lane set up and top 3 driver interviews for ESPN 2023 Camping World SRX Series schedule: (All races on Thursday nights, live at 8 p.m. CDT on ESPN) July 13 - Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford Springs, Connecticut July 20 - Thunder Road Speedbowl, Barre, Vermont July 27 - Motor Mile Speedway, Fairlawn, Virginia Aug. 3 - Berlin Speedway, Grand Rapids, Michigan Aug. 10 - Eldora Speedway, New Weston, Ohio Aug. 17 - Lucas Oil Speedway, Wheatland, Missouri For information on Camping World SRX Series tickets or about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  Summit Racing Equipment Super Twelve Next Bonus Round in Chase for the Championship

  WHEATLAND, Mo. (July 15, 2023) - The 17th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment will be the next bonus round in the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP. The top twelve drivers in the current Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP will make up the Summit Racing Equipment Super Twelve - each earning a cash bonus based on their position in the championship point standings. The championship point leader following Saturday's Diamond Nationals main event will receive a $5,000 bonus from a total of $16,000 in bonuses paid out to the top twelve in championship standings. The twelve drivers that are eligible and will receive bonuses at the Diamond Nationals include: Ricky Thornton Jr., Hudson O'Neal, Brandon Overton, Tim McCreadie, Jonathan Davenport, Devin Moran, Daulton Wilson, Max Blair, Tyler Erb, Earl Pearson Jr., Spencer Hughes, and Garrett Alberson. "We're excited to be a part of the Diamond Nationals and the new championship format this year. We look forward to seeing the Summit Racing Equipment Super Twelve battle all year for the great points money being paid by the Lucas Oil Series', stated Jim Greenleaf, Director of Motorsports and Events for Summit Racing Equipment. The Summit Racing Equipment Super Twelve is the second of four bonus rounds in the new Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP in 2023. The Summit Racing Equipment Super Twelve locks in the top twelve drivers that will be eligible for the record points fund of over $1,000,000.00. The series champion will receive $200,000, with the top four drivers in the final series point standings earning a minimum of $100,000. Summit Racing Equipment Super Twelve Bonus Money: 1. $5,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $1,000, 4. $1,000, 5. $1,000, 6. $1,000, 7. $1,000, 8. $1,000, 9. $1,000, 10. $1,000, 11. $1,000, 12. $1,000 = Total $16,000 For the latest news, results, championship standings and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. About Summit Racing Equipment: It was 1968, and a young engineer owned a big block-powered 1967 Corvette roadster with a 427. He made some connections to get hop-up parts at a discount, and it wasn't long before his drag racing buddies found out and wanted the same deal. From such humble beginnings Summit Racing Equipment was born. Fast-forward to 2021 and that one-man startup is now the World's Speed Shop® the go-to parts source for thousands of gearheads around the globe. To learn more about Summit racing Equipment visit www.summitracing.com. About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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  DUNKEL GETS 2ND AT VENTURA - JOINS BRODY ROA THIS SATURDAY IN USAC/CRA RACE AT PERRIS

  (Cypress, CA, July 12, 2023) Tommy Dunkel had another impressive performance at the Ventura Raceway when he came from 10th to finish second in last Saturday's VRA main event. This Saturday the Menifee, California racer will realize a boyhood dream when he competes with the USAC/CRA Sprint Cars at Perris Auto Speedway. Dunkel will be joined by his Inland Rigging teammate and current USAC/CRA point leader Brody Roa. image_50736641.JPG Tommy Dunkel get congratulations from his biggest fan, his daughter Ava, after finishing second at Ventura. Dunkel Family photo. Seventeen VRA (Ventura Racing Association) cars showed up to battle at the track located on the beach at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Dunkel drew into the first group for hot laps/qualifying. That proved to be a problem as the track was not quite ready and he and the others in his bracket ended up behind on the time charts. He then started and finished fifth in his heat race. "It was kind of one lane in the heat race," Dunkel said afterward. "Everybody pretty much finished where they started including myself. The car was pretty good. Really, because we went green too early, we had no data to go by on what to do to the car other than past experience. Between me running there last year and this year and having Brody and Zac (crew chief Zac Bozanich) both there, not doing well in hot laps was not the end of the world." Dunkel and his white #17A Inland Rigging Special started the 25-lap main event in the 10th spot. From there, he did nothing but move forward. "The track was pretty nice for the main," Dunkel explained. "The top was the fastest, but you could kind of run the bottom if you hit it perfect. It was really nice. Probably the nicest Ventura has been in a while. Right off the bat I picked off two cars on the opening lap. I then kind of settled into the seventh or eighth position. A couple of guys got together up front. So, that was a couple of gimmes that moved me up to sixth or fifth. From there I started picking cars off." Dunkel was clearly the quickest car on the track at that point. So fast that he chased down the leader and it looked like he may have been able to take his second main of the year at the longtime racing facility. "I caught the leader with about five to go," Dunkel enthused. "I was driving my tail off to get there. We had a late race caution with I think three to go. Unfortunately, I was running out of steam. I was pretty tired by the time I got up to second. So, that is all she wrote, but we were damn close." Growing up in the Inland Empire, Dunkel attended a lot of races at Perris Auto Speedway. Little did he know as a kid that he would not only be racing sprint cars but would also own the car driven by Roa, the USAC/CRA Series point leader and winningest driver in 2023. While he has raced with Roa and the other stars in the USAC/CRA Series at other tracks this year, this will be the first time he will be doing it on his field of dreams. "This one is a big one for me," Dunkel enthusiastically said. "Growing up watching these guys, it is kind of a dream come true. It has all come full circle to go there and start a CRA race at the track I have been going to since I was a little boy. It is pretty exciting and it means a lot. I know I am going there to put in some seat time and get in some good laps. Those are my expectations. I just want to put together a good run and get some experience. That takes a lot of pressure off. I am going into this one pretty relaxed. When I go to some of the smaller tracks, I know I can do well so I put a lot of pressure on myself." Roa will also be flying the Inland Rigging banner on Saturday night. Thus far in 2022 the Garden Grove, California driver has had a phenomenal season. The 2019 USAC Southwest Sprint Car Series champion comes into Saturday with a 117-point lead in the USAC/CRA Series standings. He has won seven of the first 12 races of the season and brings a two-race win streak into Saturday. In addition to his prowess on the track this year, Roa has something else to be excited about at the present time. The friendly driver and his wife Tailor are awaiting the birth of their second daughter. For fans who would like to witness Saturday's race in person, spectator gates will open at 5:00 p.m. with racing at 7:00. Adult tickets are $30.00. For seniors 65 and over, it is $25.00. Kids 6-12 get in for $5.00 and children 5 and under are admitted free. The fairgrounds charge $10.00 for parking. Advanced tickets are available until noon on race day online at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/pas/7 or by calling 1-800-595-4849. Fans can pick up a 2023 Inland Riggings Racing Team shirt from the crew after the races or online at The brand new Roa/Dunkel Inland Rigging team merchandise, including shirts, is now available. You can see the shirt design in the photo below. The shirts will be available in the pits or online at the following link https://bit.ly/3IDLNEZ. As always, Roa would be more than happy to jump in a race car on his weekends off from the #17R. His entire schedule is printed below. If anybody wishes to contact him about open dates, they can do so at 714-932-7994 or mailto:brodyroa91@gmail.com The team wants to thank the following sponsors for making the 2023 season possible. Inland Rigging, Dunkel Farms, United Asset Sales, Osborne Speed & Machine, Sander Engineering, "Biker" Bruce Fischer, ALR Virtual Services, Burris Racing, Caltrol, Competition Suspension, K-1 Race Gear, Molecule, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. Brody Roa's 2023 Schedule and Race Results January 27 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main January 28 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main February 25 Kern County Raceway Park USAC West Coast Sprint Cars Rained Out March 3 Central Arizona Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 4 Central Arizona Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 11 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp 17th A Main March 18 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main March 24 Kings Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 25 Thunderbowl Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out April 1 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main April 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 5th A Main April 22 Kings Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main April 29 Kern County Raceway Park USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 20 Thunderbowl Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main May 27 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main June 10 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main June 24 Bakersfield Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main July 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars August 12 Santa Maria Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars August 19 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars August 26 TBA USAC/CRA Sprint Cars September 9 Santa Maria Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars September 23 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars October 14 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars October 20 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp October 21 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp November 3 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 4 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 11 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Tom Dunkel's 2023 Racing Results January 12 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals Prelim. Night 12th C Main March 11 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp 16th A Main April 1 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th B Main April 8 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main May 13 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars 11th A Main June 17 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars 19th A Main June 24 Bakersfield Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main July 8 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main @inlandrigging, @dunkelfarms @roygamityanauctioneer @burris_racing_usa @mikeburrisoc @csishocks @sander_engineering @sanderjenna @theoriginalloosebruce @alrvirtualservices @k1racegear @moleculesports @rodendsupply @baldwinfilters @ngkracing @originalngksparkplugs @usacnation @usac_cra @perrisautospeedway @b_roa91 @tai_xoxo_roa @zacboz35 @joegibb83, @caltrolinc @narc410 @drivenracingoil This release was produced by Scott Daloisio Sports (909) 226-7768 mailto:sdaloisiosports@gmail.com

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  Tight Battle for Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge Continues

  BATAVIA, Ohio (July 13, 2023) - After seven Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge events thus far in 2023, a tight battle continues at Saturday's 17th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment. Hudson O'Neal leads the current Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge standings. Ricky Thornton Jr. and Jonathan Davenport are tied for second - just 80 points behind O'Neal. Tim McCreadie and Brandon Overton round the top five in Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge standings. To view the full Brandon Ford TV Challenge point standings, visit https://www.lucasdirt.com/standings/2023/22716/1135. The Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge is a mini-series within the 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule that will award points to drivers at the thirteen (13) tape-delayed events airing on the MAVTV Motorsports Network. The driver earning the most Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge points will receive a $15,000 cash bonus, while second and third will receive $5,000 and $2,000 respectively at the year-end awards banquet. Drivers must maintain perfect attendance with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to be eligible for these awards. 2023 Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge Schedule: Sat. Jan. 28 - Golden Isles Speedway - Waynesville, GA - $25,000 - Brandon Overton Thurs. Feb 9 - East Bay Raceway Park - Tampa, FL - $10,000 - Hudson O'Neal Fri.. Feb 10 - East Bay Raceway Park - Tampa, FL - $12,000 - Hudson O'Neal Sat. Feb 11 - East Bay Raceway Park - Tampa, FL - $15,000 - Rained Out Sat. May 27 - Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO - $6,000 - Jonathan Davenport Sat. May 27 - Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO - $50,000 - Devin Moran Sat. Jun. 24 - Lernerville Speedway - Sarver, PA - $50,000 - Ricky Thornton Jr. Sat. Jul. 8 - Deer Creek Speedway - Spring Valley, MN - $50,000 - Bobby Pierce Sat. Jul. 15 - Lucas Oil Speedway - Wheatland, MO - $15,000 Sat. Jul. 22 - Huset's Speedway - Brandon, SD - $53,000 Sat. Aug. 12 - Florence Speedway - Union, KY - $75,000 Sat. Aug. 26 - Port Royal Speedway - Port Royal, PA - $50,000 Sat. Sep. 16 - Knoxville Raceway - Knoxville, IA - $50,000 Sat. Oct. 21 - Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH - $100,000 About Brandon Ford: Brandon Ford, located in Tampa, FL, has won Ford's prestigious President's Award for 20 consecutive years, saluting the top-performing Ford and Lincoln dealerships that pursue excellence in the highest levels of customer satisfaction in both sales and service. Brandon Ford has one of the largest inventories of new and pre-owned vehicles in the nation. Brandon Ford is centrally located just minutes away from the Crosstown, I-75 and I-4. They are located at the corners of State Roads 301 and 60, with entrances at both sides. Their hours are posted on their website for your convenience, as well as contact phone numbers for each of their departments. To learn more about Brandon Ford or if you are interested in purchasing a vehicle, visit: www.BrandonFord.com. About MAVTV: MAVTV Motorsports Network is the only linear television network and media platform dedicated exclusively to the global culture of motorsports, and powered by a passion for speed. Offering an unparalleled line-up of exclusive events and narrative programming, MAVTV explores the people, vehicles, races and places within the depth and breadth of global motorsports, including: stock car, open-wheel racing, rally cars, sports cars, drag racing, off-road truck racing, sprint cars, dirt track, ice racing, motocross, endurocross, enduro, motoGP, drifting, offshore racings, powerboats, powersports and everything in between. MAVTV knows you don't have to be a race fan to be an automotive enthusiast, which is why we have curated a collection of documentary, reality and "build" series and specials that are second-to-none. From our LIVE and exclusive content on MAVTV Motorsports Network to the free streaming motorsports on MAVTV Select and the LIVE streaming service of MAVTV on Flo Racing, if it has a motor, it's probably on MAVTV - The Motorsports Network! About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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  Local fan favorite McCowan looks for more Late Model rookie success at CMH Diamond Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment

  WHEATLAND, MO. (July 13, 2023) - The last time Dillon McCowan brought his Late Model to Lucas Oil Speedway, he opened eyes while mixing it up at the front with some of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series' best in the 31st annual Show-Me 100 Presented by the Missouri Division of Tourism. The 19-year-old Late Model rookie from nearby Urbana thrilled the local fans by winning qualifying heat races each of the first two nights before running sixth in the 100-lap finale. While he didn't win, McCowan certainly earned respect and showed he belonged. It meant a ton to his confidence and, while maintaining his lead in the Lucas Oil MLRA Sunoco Rookie of the Year chase, he's also branched out to run some more national-tour events since. "That weekend definitely opened our eyes and let us know we can do this," McCowan said of the Show-Me 100 experience. "We can have good runs with these guys and be up in the front. It takes a little luck. We ran out of fuel on white-flag lap. I think we would have ended up crossing the checkers in fifth, but ran out of fuel and ending up barely making it across. "I was super proud of my guys. They busted their butts and put me a good car out there. It was definitely a fun weekend." McCowan returns to Wheatland this Saturday looking to create more memories and momentum at the 17th annual CMH Diamond Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment. The co-sanctioned Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Lucas Oil MLRA event pays $15,000-to-win with a diamond ring also to the winner. "I've definitely been looking forward to this race and we're excited for it," McCowan said. "The car's been running really good here lately. The team is really coming together and I'm ready to get back over there. "If someone had told me back in January we'd have had the year we've had, I don't know if I'd have believed them. It's definitely been an amazing year, more than i ever expected. I knew we could do it, but it's been really good. I've been very thankful for the year we've had and the help we've had. "My guys have been working hard to put me in the best car out on the track. It's been really exciting. I've been looking forward to this my entire life and here we are now, out living the dream." McCowan said his confidence grows a bit more each time he competes with the Lucas Oil Late Model Series drivers. Last weekend, the team made the long haul to Minnesota for the three-night Gopher 50 and he was able to make the big show through a B-Main. He wound up 21st after getting caught up in an accident. The two time Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA B-Mod track champion and two-time Lucas Oil Speedway Most Popular Driver said veteran Late Model drivers have been nothing but "super cool and welcoming" to him. "It's really fun getting to race with those guys and learn. It makes me a better driver," McCowan said. "They may not know they're teaching me, but every time we hit the track they're teaching me something new." McCowan also is learning from Tim Douglas, who came aboard as crew chief at the Show-Me 100. Douglas had previously worked with veteran Late Model drivers Jason Papich and Tony Jackson Jr. "When Tim came on board, it definitely helped me a lot and helped our program," McCowan said. "He brings lots of knowledge. He's been there and done that and has helped me with driving, set-up on the car and everything like that." McCowan, who has aspirations to someday run the Lucas Oil Late Model Series full-time, said he's eager to hear his fans cheer on Saturday and calls their support something that's hard to put a price on. "The support over there when we go to Wheatland is second to none. That's our hometown track right there and we definitely like to put on a good show for them," he said. "When they're out there cheering, it means the world to me. It makes it 10 times more fun to put on a good show for them." Support classes on Saturday night will find the Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds gunning for a top prize of $1,000 to win and the O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars will chase a $750 first prize. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. with grandstands at 5, hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:05 p.m. CMH Diamond Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment Admission: Adults (16 and up) - $30 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $27 Youth (6 to 15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass (includes two adults and three youth) - $70 Pit Pass - $45 Camping Daily Rates: Dry Camping - $15/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person) Reserve Dry - $25/Night (limited Availability) (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person) Reserved Electric & Water- $40/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person (Limited Availability) For information about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. Camping World SRX advance tickets on sale: It's just five week until some of the world's legendary drivers visit Lucas Oil Speedway to crown a champion in the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience Series. General admission tickets remain on sale for the Camping World SRX "Thursday Night Thunder" on Aug. 17 at Lucas Oil Speedway, the finale of the six-race series and determine the 2023 champion. All SRX races will air live on ESPN. Purchase online tickets here Drivers announced for the Lucas Oil Speedway event include NASCAR Cup Series champions Tony Stewart, Brad Keselowski and Bobby Labonte, along with NASCAR drivers Kenny Wallace, Ken Schrader, Ryan Newman, Clint Bowyer and Hailie Deegan. Also on hand will be four-time Indy 500 winer Helio Castroneves, plus reigning SRX Champion Marco Andretti and fellow Indy-car driver Paul Tracy and Trans-Am champion Ernie Franics Jr. The series will pit the drivers against one another in identically prepared cars with points accumulated in each of the six events. Tickets for the SRX event are $35 in advance and $40 at the gate (ages 16 and over). Kids (ages 6-15) will be $20 with ages 5-and-under free. Advance tickets can now be purchased via Stubwire. Pit passes are $50 and must be purchased the day of the event. USRA Modifieds will be the support class with details being finalized on eligible drivers for that portion of the show. Tentative Lucas Oil Speedway Camping World SRX schedule: (Thursday, August 17th) Noon - Pit gate will open for Drivers and crews only 1 p.m. - Main grandstand gates open 2:10 p.m. - Modified hot laps 2:30-4:30 p.m. - SRX practice sessions 4:30-5 p.m. - Track prep 5 p.m. - Modified heat races 5:30-6:15 p.m. - SRX drivers Q&A sessions (4 group sessions) 6:15 p.m. - Modified Feature 6:45-7:15 p.m. - Track prep and intermission break 7:15 p.m - SRX cars to grid 7:35 p.m. - SRX driver introductions 7:45 p.m. - Opening ceremonies and National Anthem 7:50 p.m. - SRX drivers to cars 8 p.m. - ESPN live 8:02 p.m. - Drivers start engines 8:12pm - SRX green flag 10 p.m. - Victory Lane set up and top 3 driver interviews for ESPN 2023 Camping World SRX Series schedule: (All races on Thursday nights, live at 8 p.m. CDT on ESPN) July 13 - Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford Springs, Connecticut July 20 - Thunder Road Speedbowl, Barre, Vermont July 27 - Motor Mile Speedway, Fairlawn, Virginia Aug. 3 - Berlin Speedway, Grand Rapids, Michigan Aug. 10 - Eldora Speedway, New Weston, Ohio Aug. 17 - Lucas Oil Speedway, Wheatland, Missouri For information on Camping World SRX Series tickets or about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  Lucas Oil Late Models Midwest Swing Continues with Illinois-Missouri Doubleheader

  BATAVIA, Ohio (July 12, 2023) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series continues their July swing through the Midwest with a doubleheader Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15 at Tri-City Speedway and Lucas Oil Speedway. The NAPA Know How 50 at Tri-City Speedway will be a complete program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, and B-Mains - capped off with a 50-lap, $12,000 to win main event for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The Modified and B-Mods are also on the racing card at Tri-City Speedway, each vying for a $1,000 top prize. The pit gate will open at 12:00PM (noon) with the general admission gate opening at 5:30PM. On track action will begin at 6:30PM. All times are Central Time. Tri-City Speedway is a 3/8-mile oval located just across the Mississippi River 8 miles from Downtown St. Louis, MO in Granite City, IL. For more information, please visit www.tricityspeedway.net. The 17th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Lucas Oil Speedway features the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series along with the Lucas Oil Midwest Latemodel Racing Association (MLRA) as the country's top Dirt Late Model Driver's attempt to claim the $15,000 winner's share of the purse and the prestigious Diamond Ring that goes with it. The Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds will be in action gunning for a top prize of $1,000 to win. The O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars will also be in action gunning for a top prize of $750 to win. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series/ Lucas Oil MLRA action on Saturday, July 15 will be a complete program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the 50-lap, $15,000-to-win A-Main. The Pit Gates will remain open all day, closed and cleared at 3:30PM, and re-opened at 4:00PM. The General Admission Gate will open at 5:00PM. Hot Laps begin at 6:30PM. All times are Central Time. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at the intersection of Highway 83 and Highway 54 in Wheatland Missouri, about an hour North of Springfield and only about an hour and a half from Kansas City. For advance ticket purchases or more information about Lucas Oil Speedway, visit www.lucasoilspeedway.com. The 17th Annual CMH Diamond Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment will be the next bonus round if the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP. The Summit Racing Equipment Super Twelve locks in the top twelve drivers that will be eligible for or the record points fund of over $1,000,000.00. The current Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP top twelve drivers are: Ricky Thornton Jr., Hudson O'Neal, Brandon Overton, Tim McCreadie, Jonathan Davenport, Devin Moran, Daulton Wilson, Max Blair, Tyler Erb, Earl Pearson Jr., Spencer Hughes, and Garrett Alberson. Summit Racing Equipment Super Twelve Payout: 1. $5,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $1,000, 4. $1,000, 5. $1,000, 6. $1,000, 7. $1,000, 8. $1,000, 9. $1,000, 10. $1,000, 11. $1,000, 12. $1,000 = Total $16,000 For the latest news, results, championship standings and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses: Tri-City Speedway - July 14: 1. $12,000, 2. $6,000, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,800, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,100, 15. $1,050, 16. $1,000, 17. $1,000, 18. $1,000, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000 = Total $52,800 Lucas Oil Speedway - July 15: 1. $15,000, 2. $7,000, 3. $5,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,000, 6. $2,500, 7. $2,400, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,800, 13. $1,600, 14. $1,500, 15. $1,400, 16. $1,300, 17. $1,200, 18. $1,100, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000, = Total $63,400 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule: Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3 Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4 *Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials and Heat Races About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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  Driver roster, tentative schedule set for Camping World SRX Series finale at Lucas Oil Speedway

  WHEATLAND, MO. (July 12, 2023) - It's just five week until some of the world's legendary drivers visit Lucas Oil Speedway to crown a champion in the Camping World SRX Series. General admission tickets remain on sale for the Camping World SRX "Thursday Night Thunder" on Aug. 17 at Lucas Oil Speedway, the finale of the six-race series and determine the 2023 champion. All SRX races will air live on ESPN. Drivers announced for the Lucas Oil Speedway event include NASCAR Cup Series champions Tony Stewart, Brad Keselowski and Bobby Labonte, along with NASCAR drivers Kenny Wallace, Ken Schrader, Ryan Newman, Clint Bowyer and Hailie Deegan. Also on hand will be four-time Indy 500 winer Helio Castroneves, plus reigning SRX Champion Marco Andretti and fellow Indy-car driver Paul Tracy and Trans-Am champion Ernie Franics Jr. The series will pit the drivers against one another in identically prepared cars with points accumulated in each of the six events. "As the Camping World SRX Series begins its 2023 schedule this week at Stafford Motor Speedway, that just means the anticipation level for our event at Lucas Oil Speedway is really ramping up," Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton said. "As we expect a large walk-up crowd, we encourage fans to get their tickets in advance online to save time on race night." Tickets for the SRX event are $35 in advance and $40 at the gate (ages 16 and over). Kids (ages 6-15) will be $20 with ages 5-and-under free. Advance tickets can now be purchased via Stubwire. Pit passes are $50 and must be purchased the day of the event. USRA Modifieds will be the support class with details being finalized on eligible drivers for that portion of the show. Tentative Lucas Oil Speedway Camping World SRX schedule: (Thursday, August 17th) Noon - Pit gate will open for Drivers and crews only 1 p.m. - Main grandstand gates open 2:10 p.m. - Modified hot laps 2:30-4:30 p.m. - SRX practice sessions 4:30-5 p.m. - Track prep 5 p.m. - Modified heat races 5:30-6:15 p.m. - SRX drivers Q&A sessions (4 group sessions) 6:15 p.m. - Modified Feature 6:45-7:15 p.m. - Track prep and intermission break 7:15 p.m - SRX cars to grid 7:35 p.m. - SRX driver introductions 7:45 p.m. - Opening ceremonies and National Anthem 7:50 p.m. - SRX drivers to cars 8 p.m. - ESPN live 8:02 p.m. - Drivers start engines 8:12pm - SRX green flag 10 p.m. - Victory Lane set up and top 3 driver interviews for ESPN 2023 Camping World SRX Series schedule: (All races on Thursday nights, live at 8 p.m. CDT on ESPN) July 13 - Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford Springs, Connecticut July 20 - Thunder Road Speedbowl, Barre, Vermont July 27 - Motor Mile Speedway, Fairlawn, Virginia Aug. 3 - Berlin Speedway, Grand Rapids, Michigan Aug. 10 - Eldora Speedway, New Weston, Ohio Aug. 17 - Lucas Oil Speedway, Wheatland, Missouri For information on Camping World SRX Series tickets or about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CMH Diamond Nationals next: Coming up next Saturday night, July 15th at Lucas Oil Speedway is the 17th annual CMH Diamond Nationals, featuring the co-sanctioned Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Lucas Oil MLRA. The Late Model stars will pursue a $15,000 winner's share plus a prestigious diamond ring. The Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds will be in action gunning for a top prize of $1,000 to win and the O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars will chase a $750 first prize. For information about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  Davenport Cashes in at Davenport on Tuesday Night

  DAVENPORT, Iowa (July 11, 2023) - Jonathan Davenport raced to victory in Tuesday night's 40-lap Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event sponsored by C&J Trucking and HD Equipment at Davenport Speedway. It was Davenport's first career win the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds oval. Devin Moran made it close at the end cutting an over three second deficit to within 0.680 seconds at the finish. Ricky Thornton Jr. the current Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP leader was third followed by Hudson O'Neal and Brian Shirley, who earned the Todd Steel Building Hard Charger of the Race coming from 16th to round out the top five. Davenport, who led 35 of the 40 laps earned his 70th career win in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series which ranks third all-time in series history. A close call with 6 laps remaining would allow Moran to close the gap when Davenport slipped off the track in turn four. "When in doubt throttle out is what my crew chief told me last week. I had used all the lip up down here in four that you could, and I used a little bit too much that lap. I knew if I hit the brake pedal, I was going to turn right, and it would be even worse, so I just kept my foot in it. The thing about this team is we are never going to give up. We are continuously working. That's how this sport goes somebody hits on a set-up and things start going their way. Ricky's [Thornton] done an awesome job and Hudson [O'Neal] as well, every now and then we will stumble onto something and hopefully its in the right direction." Moran, who started on the pole and led laps 6-10 was second at the line - falling one spot short of a perfect night at Davenport. "I just needed to get in front of him [Davenport] at the start of the race. I probably should have slid him into one and then I tried in three and four and got into him a little bit. They did a really good job I guess I wasn't the kryptonite tonight. The car finally cleaned up some and we could start really making some speed. I thought he was going to smoke the wall. I saw his whole left side up in the air. Thanks to my crew for giving me such as great race car." Thornton will maintain his series points lead heading into the next event at Tri-City Speedway on Friday night. "After the last couple of nights, I was just hoping not to get a flat. A third-place is awesome. I thought the track was going to stay faster longer than it really did with about five to go I thought I was going to have a shot around the bottom. We are happy with third it was a good points night for us. The tire choice was huge tonight. I am glad they came out and worked the track. I looked at and I thought wrong about the tires." The winner's Lance and Darla Landers, Double L Motorsports, Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Cornett Racing Engine and is sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions, Dyna Gro Seed, Lucas Oil Products, Bilstein Shocks, VP Fuels, Mark Martin Automotive, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, ASC Warranty, and Midwest Sheet Metal. Completing the top ten were Garrett Alberson, Tim McCreadie, Brandon Overton, Drake Troutman, and Max Blair. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary Lucas Oil Late Models Presented by C & J Trucking / HD Equipment Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Davenport Speedway - Davenport, IA Allstar Performance Time Trials Fast Time Group A: Devin Moran / 13.330 seconds (overall) Fast Time Group B: Jonathan Davenport / 13.572 seconds Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 99-Devin Moran[1]; 2. 1T-Tyler Erb[4]; 3. 11-Spencer Hughes[3]; 4. 16-Tyler Bruening[2]; 5. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[6]; 6. 99B-Boom Briggs[7]; 7. 99L-Jeff Larson[8]; 8. (DNS) 7-Ross Robinson Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[1]; 2. 58-Garrett Alberson[3]; 3. 18D-Daulton Wilson[2]; 4. 174-Ethen Dotson[5]; 5. 39-Tim McCreadie[6]; 6. 25-Chad Simpson[4]; 7. 91-Mike Guldenpfennig[8]; 8. 17-Tim Simpson[7] Simpson Race Products Heat Race #3 (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1]; 2. 32C-Chris Simpson[5]; 3. 111B-Max Blair[4]; 4. 51-Matt Furman[7]; 5. 19R-Ryan Gustin[2]; 6. 29-Spencer Diercks[3]; 7. 42-Johnathan Huston[8]; 8. 15J-Justin Duty[6] AP1 Insurance Heat Race #4 (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 7T-Drake Troutman[3]; 2. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[5]; 3. 76-Brandon Overton[1]; 4. 3S-Brian Shirley[7]; 5. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[4]; 6. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[6]; 7. 10-Garrett Smith[2]; 8. 78S-Steve Stultz[8] Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 (10 Laps, Top 6 Transfer): 1. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[1]; 2. 39-Tim McCreadie[3]; 3. 19R-Ryan Gustin[2]; 4. 29-Spencer Diercks[6]; 5. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[8]; 6. 15J-Justin Duty[14]; 7. 99B-Boom Briggs[5]; 8. 99L-Jeff Larson[9]; 9. 17-Tim Simpson[13]; 10. 10-Garrett Smith[12]; 11. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[4]; 12. 42-Johnathan Huston[10]; 13. 91-Mike Guldenpfennig[11]; 14. 78S-Steve Stultz[16]; 15. 7-Ross Robinson[15]; 16. (DNS) 25-Chad Simpson Lucas Oil Late Models Presented by C & J Trucking / HD Equipment Feature Finish (40 Laps): Race Statistics Entrants: 32 Terminal Maintenance & Construction Pole Sitter: Devin Moran Lap Leaders: Jonathan Davenport (Laps 1-5); Devin Moran (Laps 6-12); Jonathan Davenport (Laps 13-40) Wieland Feature Winner: Jonathan Davenport Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Feature Winner: n/a Brandon Ford TV Challenge Feature Winner: n/a Margin of Victory: 0.680 seconds Gorsuch Performance Solutions Cautions: Tyler Erb (Lap 12) Fast Time Provisional: n/a Series Emergency Provisionals: n/a Track Provisional: n/a Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Jonathan Davenport, Devin Moran, Ricky Thornton, Jr. Penske Shocks Top 5: Jonathan Davenport, Devin Moran, Ricky Thornton, Jr., Hudson O'Neal, Brian Shirley Todd Steel Buildings Hard Charger of the Race: Brian Shirley (Advanced 11 Positions) Wilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Tim McCreadie Deatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Daulton Wilson Earnhardt Technologies Most Laps Led: Jonathan Davenport (34 Laps) Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Ricky Thornton, Jr. Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Ricky Thornton, Jr. O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Max Blair Etchberger Trucking Fastest Lap of the Race: Jonathan Davenport (Lap 9 - 14.014 seconds) MD3 Tough Break of the Race: Tyler Bruening Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Cory Fostvedt (Jonathan Davenport) ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Cornett Racing Engines Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Longhorn Chassis Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Hudson O'Neal (13.470 seconds) Time of Race: 12 minutes 36 seconds The Big River Steel Chase for the Championship Presented by ARP Point Standings: About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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  Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series stars return to Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday for 17th annual CMH Diamond Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment

  WHEATLAND, MO. (July 11, 2023) - One of the mid-summer highlights of the Lucas Oil Speedway schedule arrives this Saturday night as the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Lucas Oil MLRA return to south-central Missouri. It's the 17th annual CMH Diamond Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment with $15,000 and a diamond ring awaiting the winner of the 50-lap main event. The Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds also will be in action gunning for a top prize of $1,000 to win and the O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars will chase a $750 first prize. "The CMH Diamond Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment has produced many memorable moments over the years and it's always a must-see event for Late Model fans in southwest Missouri and this entire region of the country," Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Danny Lorton said. "We want to thank Citizens Memorial Hospital, our long-time sponsor of this event, for being so supportive of dirt-track racing and Summit Racing Equipment." Ricky Thornton Jr. of Martinsville, Ind., holds a 175-point lead over Hudson O'Neal in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series championship points beginning this week. The series is scheduled to compete Tuesday night at Davenport Speedway with a Friday date at Tri-City Speedway before rolling into Wheatland on Saturday. Devin Moran of Dresden, Ohio, was declared winner of the Show-Me 100 during Memorial Day Weekend after Thornton, who crossed the finish line as the apparent winner, was disqualified during post-race technical inspection. Located in Bolivar, Mo., Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) serves eight counties in southwest Missouri. A 2018, 2014 and 2010 Missouri Quality Award recipient, CMH is a Level III Trauma Center, Level III Stroke Center and has a Level II STEMI Center. CMH also has 34 primary and specialty physician clinics, seven long-term care facilities, and other ancillary services. For more information on CMH, visit citizensmemorial.com. Pit gates open at 4 p.m. with grandstands at 5, hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:05 p.m. CMH Diamond Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment Admission: Adults (16 and up) - $30 Seniors (62 and up)/Military - $27 Youth (6 to 15) - $10 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass (includes two adults and three youth) - $70 Pit Pass - $45 Camping Daily Rates: Dry Camping - $15/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person) Reserve Dry - $25/Night (limited Availability) (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person) Reserved Electric & Water- $40/Night (up to 6 people) ($5 additional a night per person (Limited Availability) For information about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. Camping World SRX advance tickets on sale: It's just five week until some of the world's legendary drivers visit Lucas Oil Speedway to crown a champion in the Camping World Superstar Racing Experience Series. General admission tickets remain on sale for the Camping World SRX "Thursday Night Thunder" on Aug. 17 at Lucas Oil Speedway, the finale of the six-race series and determine the 2023 champion. All SRX races will air live on ESPN. Purchase online tickets here Drivers announced for the Lucas Oil Speedway event include NASCAR Cup Series champions Tony Stewart, Brad Keselowski and Bobby Labonte, along with NASCAR drivers Kenny Wallace, Ken Schrader, Ryan Newman, Clint Bowyer and Hailie Deegan. Also on hand will be four-time Indy 500 winer Helio Castroneves, plus reigning SRX Champion Marco Andretti and fellow Indy-car driver Paul Tracy and Trans-Am champion Ernie Franics Jr. The series will pit the drivers against one another in identically prepared cars with points accumulated in each of the six events. Tickets for the SRX event are $35 in advance and $40 at the gate (ages 16 and over). Kids (ages 6-15) will be $20 with ages 5-and-under free. Advance tickets can now be purchased via Stubwire. Pit passes are $50 and must be purchased the day of the event. USRA Modifieds will be the support class with details being finalized on eligible drivers for that portion of the show. Tentative Lucas Oil Speedway Camping World SRX schedule: (Thursday, August 17th) Noon - Pit gate will open for Drivers and crews only 1 p.m. - Main grandstand gates open 2:10 p.m. - Modified hot laps 2:30-4:30 p.m. - SRX practice sessions 4:30-5 p.m. - Track prep 5 p.m. - Modified heat races 5:30-6:15 p.m. - SRX drivers Q&A sessions (4 group sessions) 6:15 p.m. - Modified Feature 6:45-7:15 p.m. - Track prep and intermission break 7:15 p.m - SRX cars to grid 7:35 p.m. - SRX driver introductions 7:45 p.m. - Opening ceremonies and National Anthem 7:50 p.m. - SRX drivers to cars 8 p.m. - ESPN live 8:02 p.m. - Drivers start engines 8:12pm - SRX green flag 10 p.m. - Victory Lane set up and top 3 driver interviews for ESPN 2023 Camping World SRX Series schedule: (All races on Thursday nights, live at 8 p.m. CDT on ESPN) July 13 - Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford Springs, Connecticut July 20 - Thunder Road Speedbowl, Barre, Vermont July 27 - Motor Mile Speedway, Fairlawn, Virginia Aug. 3 - Berlin Speedway, Grand Rapids, Michigan Aug. 10 - Eldora Speedway, New Weston, Ohio Aug. 17 - Lucas Oil Speedway, Wheatland, Missouri For information on Camping World SRX Series tickets or about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  Lucas Oil Late Models Ready for Showdown at Davenport Tuesday, July 11

  BATAVIA, Ohio (July 9, 2023) - The stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series are ready for a mid-week showdown at Davenport, Iowa's 1/4-mile bulling. The annual Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series stop at Davenport Speedway presented C & J Trucking / HD Equipment will be a complete program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 40-lap, $10,000-to-win A-Main. The IMCA Late Models and IMCA Modifieds are also on the racing card for Tuesday, July 11. The pit gate will open at 2:00PM with the general admission gate opening at 5:00PM. On track action will begin at 6:30PM. All times are Central Time. In 2022, Hudson O'Neal narrowly held off Brandon Overton in a thrilling battle at Davenport that saw four different lead changes during the 40-lapper. O'Neal took the lead for good on lap 34 and beat Overton to the line by just .589 seconds. Mike Marlar, like O'Neal and Overton, led during the race but finished in third followed by Jimmy Owens and Spencer Hughes. Davenport Speedway is located on the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds at 2815 West Locust Street in Davenport, Iowa. Tickets to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event presented by presented C & J Trucking / HD Equipment can be purchased at the gate on race day. For more information about Davenport Speedway, visit www.davenportiaspeedway.com. Ricky Thornton Jr. leads the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP to Davenport Speedway - with a 175-point advantage over Hudson O'Neal. Brandon Overton is third, followed by Tim McCreadie and Jonathan Davenport. For the latest news, results, championship standings and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purse: 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,700, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800 = Total $48,575 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule: Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3 Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4 *Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials and Heat Races About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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  PIERCE EDGES O'NEAL TO WIN NAPA AUTO PARTS "GOPHER 50" AT DEER CREEK  

  SPRING VALLEY, MN (July 8, 2023) - Bobby Pierce edged Hudson O'Neal at the finish line to win the NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 on Saturday night at Deer Creek Speedway. The winning margin was 0.002 seconds which equaled the closest finish in Lucas Oil Late Model Series history. Pierce earned $50,000 for his biggest win thus far in 2023 and earned an additional $1,000 from NAPA Auto Parts for his first career victory in the crown jewel event. O'Neal was ahead at the white flag, but he bobbled in turn two allowing Pierce to close on him heading into the last two turns. Pierce through a slider on O'Neal heading into turn four to take the lead. O'Neal would turn down the track and the two-drag raced to the finish with Pierce scoring the victory. Brandon Sheppard came home in third followed by Chris Madden and Jonathan Davenport. Madden, the 2018 NAPA Gopher 50 winner, sprinted to the lead from his pole starting spot ahead of his fellow front row starter in Davenport, who was looking for his first win in the crown jewel event. Madden and Davenport ran first and second for the first 21 laps of the race when O'Neal grabbed the second position from Davenport. O'Neal then hounded Madden for the race lead until he was able to make the pass for the top spot on lap 37. O'Neal then had to deal with Tim McCreadie as he moved into second, but Pierce was the car on the move as he came from his outside fifth row starting spot to take second by lap 41. Sheppard then started to show some strength as he and his fellow Illinois competitor raced hard for second with Sheppard gaining the spot from laps 49 through 55 when Pierce got back by him. A caution with ten laps to go set up what would become a showdown between O'Neal and Pierce. Just when it looked like O'Neal was opening enough breathing room Pierce would close the gap. When O'Neal stumbled in turn on the final lap it was the opportunity that Pierce was looking for as he slid O'Neal heading into turn four to take the lead heading to the checkered flag. Pierce in Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the second time this season and for the 14th time in his career came from the tenth starting spot to get the lucrative win. "I think everything had to play its part there. All the glory to the Holy Spirit and everything there. I had to have everything go my way. It was just one of those deals where Hudson just pushed, it was just bad timing on the last lap. I have had it happen to me plenty of times when you get to those last couple of laps and you're leading, and you just want the race to be over. He [O'Neal] made a little push and every time he would pull me off two I knew three and four was going to be the one I was going to slide him. I am not going to lie I was scared to send that slider in there after what happened Thursday night." Pierce referring to Thursday night's preliminary feature where he got into the wall while going for the lead on Daulton Wilson ending his night. Pierce, who only led the final lap went for it in the final corner. "It was like well he bobbled, and I've got to go for it, it's the last lap like people were going to ask me why I didn't do it if I didn't take it like I did. I took it in there, I am sure I was slow, and I might have bottled him up in turn four and I got the cushion pretty good. I was worried about the wall because it kind of sticks out. I got the cushion, and the car was pointed down the hill and then I thought I was going to go for it and shoot it straight and gas it to the line. I heard Hudson to my left and we were both probably turning 9500 rpm's coming to the line," said the 26-year-old Oakwood, Illinois native. O'Neal was heartbroken in his post-race interview as he had led from lap 37 to the last lap. "I knew I had a good enough lead, and the top was so dominate. I knew if I didn't mess up that I was probably going to have it and that's exactly what I did. I was going down the front straightaway and thought about it too much and I don't know it's the biggest heartbreak I have ever had in my life. I don't really have any words. I definitely gave one away. In this big of a race to be leading and in that position, you don't get those very often. I don't hate it for me I hate it for my team. We've had a good race car and I felt like we had potential there and every time we got on the racetrack, we would get a little bit better and better. We had a heck of a hot rod all weekend." Sheppard, who was the first driver among the top three finishers to have won the race before rounded out the Big River Steel Podium in third. "We definitely had a really fast race car we were really maneuverable around the racetrack. I was a little bit snug around the cushion. I couldn't really keep up with them two once they got their speed picked up when they were able to rip around the wall. Overall, we had a great weekend I feel like. The car's phenomenal." The winner's Longhorn Chassis is powered by Vic Hill Racing Engine and sponsored by Mesilla Valley Transportation, Rio Grande Waste Services, PureMax Racing Oil, Toyota of Danville, Leka Tree Service, Carnaghi Towing and Repair, Extreme Electric, A Plus Vacuum, Ted Brown's Quality Paint and Body Shop, and Bloomington-Normal Truck Performance. Completing the top ten were Tim McCreadie, Garrett Alberson, Earl Pearson Jr., Dustin Sorensen, and Chad Simpson. Lucas Oil MLRA Race Summary NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 - Night 3 Saturday, July 8, 2023 Deer Creek Speedway - Spring Valley, MN Lucas Oil MLRA 37 Entries NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 75 Laps | 00:53:14.884 1. 32-Bobby Pierce[10]; 2. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[4]; 3. 5-Brandon Sheppard[6]; 4. 44-Chris Madden[1]; 5. 49-Jonathan Davenport[2]; 6. 39-Tim McCreadie[5]; 7. 58-Garrett Alberson[15]; 8. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[16]; 9. 28S-Dustin Sorensen[14]; 10. 25-Chad Simpson[12]; 11. 99-Devin Moran[3]; 12. 76-Brandon Overton[7]; 13. 32C-Chris Simpson[25]; 14. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[22]; 15. 15J-Justin Duty[28]; 16. 18D-Daulton Wilson[19]; 17. 16-Tyler Bruening[18]; 18. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[26]; 19. (DNF) 25C-Shane Clanton[17]; 20. (DNF) 99B-Boom Briggs[24]; 21. (DNF) 8-Dillon McCowan[20]; 22. (DNF) 1T-Tyler Erb[8]; 23. (DNF) 157-Mike Marlar[13]; 24. (DNF) 111B-Max Blair[11]; 25. (DNF) 7-Ross Robinson[23]; 26. (DNF) 11-Spencer Hughes[9]; 27. (DNF) 14G-Trevor Gundaker[27]; 28. (DNF) 2S-Stormy Scott[21] Fast Shafts B Main 1 10 Laps | 00:03:36.000 1. 25C-Shane Clanton[2]; 2. 18D-Daulton Wilson[1]; 3. 2S-Stormy Scott[4]; 4. 32C-Chris Simpson[3]; 5. 1ST-Johnny Scott[5]; 6. 77-Jordan Yaggy[7]; 7. 14G-Trevor Gundaker[10]; 8. 11L-Lance Hofer[8]; 9. 15-Nick Anvelink[6]; 10. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[9]; 11. 90-Lance Matthees[11] Arizona Sports Shirts B Main 2 10 Laps | 00:03:37.000 1. 16-Tyler Bruening[1]; 2. 8-Dillon McCowan[3]; 3. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[7]; 4. 15J-Justin Duty[5]; 5. 7-Ross Robinson[10]; 6. 10-Garrett Smith[4]; 7. 55C-Chad Mahder[8]; 8. 99B-Boom Briggs[6]; 9. 10P-Paul Parker[9]; 10. 49T-Jake Timm[2] Race Contingency Awards Lap Leaders: Chris Madden (Laps 1-36); Hudson O'Neal (Laps 37-74); Bobby Pierce (Lap 75) Margin of Victory: .002 seconds Performance Bodies "Performer of the Race" - Bobby Pierce Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race - Bob Pierce (Bobby Pierce) MD3 "Hard Charger of the Race" - Justin Duty (+13) Swift Springs "Move of the Race" - Bobby Pierce Sunoco Race Fuel "Rookie of the Race" - Dillon McCowan Hooker Harness "11th Place Finisher" - Devin Moran PEM Racing "4th Place Finisher" - Chris Madden Sunoco "Engine Builders Challenge" - Vic Hill Racing Engines Midwest Sheet Metal "Points Leader Spoiler Challenge" - Chad Simpson MSD Performance Holley: "1st B-Main NON-Qualifier" - Stormy Scott Article Credit--Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Staff For all of the latest news and information fans are encouraged to visit the series website: Explore MLRARACING.COM Fans may also "like" the Lucas Oil MLRA Facebook page or follow us on Twitter: CONTACT: Ernie Leftwich Lucas Oil MLRA Series Director Mobile: (417) 309-3509 Email Ernie Leftwich 2023 Official Lucas Oil MLRA Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil MLRA Cedar Creek Beef Jerky "The Official Beef Jerky" of Lucas Oil MLRA General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil MLRA Hoosier Race Tires "The Official Race Tire" of Lucas Oil MLRA Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil MLRA MAVTV Motorsports Network "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil MLRA MyRacePass "The Official Timing System" of Lucas Oil MLRA Rugged Radios "The Official Radio" of Lucas Oil MLRA Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil MLRA 2023 MLRA Supporters Include: Arizona Sport Shirts, Behrents Performance Warehouse, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Dirt Car Lift, Earnhardt Technologies, Fast Shafts, Fast Track Photos, Fox Shocks, Hoosier Race Tires, Hooker Harness, Lucas Cattle Co., MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, MSD Performance, MyRacePass, Outerwears, PEM, Performance Bodies, Protect The Harvest, Rugged Radios, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Swift Springs, Whelen, Xceldyne

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  Pierce Edges O'Neal to Win NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 at Deer Creek

  SPRING VALLEY, MN (July 8, 2023) - Bobby Pierce edged Hudson O'Neal at the finish line to win the NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 on Saturday night at Deer Creek Speedway. The winning margin was 0.002 seconds which equaled the closest finish in Lucas Oil Late Model Series history. Pierce earned $50,000 for his biggest win thus far in 2023 and earned an additional $1,000 from NAPA Auto Parts for his first career victory in the crown jewel event. O'Neal was ahead at the white flag, but he bobbled in turn two allowing Pierce to close on him heading into the last two turns. Pierce through a slider on O'Neal heading into turn four to take the lead. O'Neal would turn down the track and the two-drag raced to the finish with Pierce scoring the victory. Brandon Sheppard came home in third followed by Chris Madden and Jonathan Davenport. Madden, the 2018 NAPA Gopher 50 winner, sprinted to the lead from his pole starting spot ahead of his fellow front row starter in Davenport, who was looking for his first win in the crown jewel event. Madden and Davenport ran first and second for the first 21 laps of the race when O'Neal grabbed the second position from Davenport. O'Neal then hounded Madden for the race lead until he was able to make the pass for the top spot on lap 37. O'Neal then had to deal with Tim McCreadie as he moved into second, but Pierce was the car on the move as he came from his outside fifth row starting spot to take second by lap 41. Sheppard then started to show some strength as he and his fellow Illinois competitor raced hard for second with Sheppard gaining the spot from laps 49 through 55 when Pierce got back by him. A caution with ten laps to go set up what would become a showdown between O'Neal and Pierce. Just when it looked like O'Neal was opening enough breathing room Pierce would close the gap. When O'Neal stumbled in turn on the final lap it was the opportunity that Pierce was looking for as he slid O'Neal heading into turn four to take the lead heading to the checkered flag. Pierce in Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the second time this season and for the 14th time in his career came from the tenth starting spot to get the lucrative win. "I think everything had to play its part there. All the glory to the Holy Spirit and everything there. I had to have everything go my way. It was just one of those deals where Hudson just pushed, it was just bad timing on the last lap. I have had it happen to me plenty of times when you get to those last couple of laps and you're leading, and you just want the race to be over. He [O'Neal] made a little push and every time he would pull me off two I knew three and four was going to be the one I was going to slide him. I am not going to lie I was scared to send that slider in there after what happened Thursday night." Pierce referring to Thursday night's preliminary feature where he got into the wall while going for the lead on Daulton Wilson ending his night. Pierce, who only led the final lap went for it in the final corner. "It was like well he bobbled, and I've got to go for it, it's the last lap like people were going to ask me why I didn't do it if I didn't take it like I did. I took it in there, I am sure I was slow, and I might have bottled him up in turn four and I got the cushion pretty good. I was worried about the wall because it kind of sticks out. I got the cushion, and the car was pointed down the hill and then I thought I was going to go for it and shoot it straight and gas it to the line. I heard Hudson to my left and we were both probably turning 9500 rpm's coming to the line," said the 26-year-old Oakwood, Illinois native. O'Neal was heartbroken in his post-race interview as he had led from lap 37 to the last lap. "I knew I had a good enough lead, and the top was so dominate. I knew if I didn't mess up that I was probably going to have it and that's exactly what I did. I was going down the front straightaway and thought about it too much and I don't know it's the biggest heartbreak I have ever had in my life. I don't really have any words. I definitely gave one away. In this big of a race to be leading and in that position, you don't get those very often. I don't hate it for me I hate it for my team. We've had a good race car and I felt like we had potential there and every time we got on the racetrack, we would get a little bit better and better. We had a heck of a hot rod all weekend." Sheppard, who was the first driver among the top three finishers to have won the race before rounded out the Big River Steel Podium in third. "We definitely had a really fast race car we were really maneuverable around the racetrack. I was a little bit snug around the cushion. I couldn't really keep up with them two once they got their speed picked up when they were able to rip around the wall. Overall, we had a great weekend I feel like. The car's phenomenal." The winner's Longhorn Chassis is powered by Vic Hill Racing Engine and sponsored by Mesilla Valley Transportation, Rio Grande Waste Services, PureMax Racing Oil, Toyota of Danville, Leka Tree Service, Carnaghi Towing and Repair, Extreme Electric, A Plus Vacuum, Ted Brown's Quality Paint and Body Shop, and Bloomington-Normal Truck Performance. Completing the top ten were Tim McCreadie, Garrett Alberson, Earl Pearson Jr., Dustin Sorensen, and Chad Simpson. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 - Night 3 Saturday, July 8, 2023 Deer Creek Speedway - Spring Valley, MN Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 25C-Shane Clanton[2]; 2. 18D-Daulton Wilson[1]; 3. 2S-Stormy Scott[4]; 4. 32C-Chris Simpson[3]; 5. 1ST-Johnny Scott[5]; 6. 77-Jordan Yaggy[7]; 7. 14G-Trevor Gundaker[10]; 8. 11L-Lance Hofer[8]; 9. 15-Nick Anvelink[6]; 10. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[9]; 11. 90-Lance Matthees[11] UNOH B-Main Race #2 (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 16-Tyler Bruening[1]; 2. 8-Dillon McCowan[3]; 3. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[7]; 4. 15J-Justin Duty[5]; 5. 7-Ross Robinson[10]; 6. 10-Garrett Smith[4]; 7. 55C-Chad Mahder[8]; 8. 99B-Boom Briggs[6]; 9. 10P-Paul Parker[9]; 10. 49T-Jake Timm[2] NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 Night 3 Feature Finish (75 Laps): Race Statistics Entrants: 38 Terminal Maintenance & Construction Pole Sitter: Chris Madden Lap Leaders: Chris Madden (Laps 1-36); Hudson O'Neal (Laps 37-74); Bobby Pierce (Lap 75) Wieland Feature Winner: Bobby Pierce Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Feature Winner: Bobby Pierce Brandon Ford TV Challenge Feature Winner: Bobby Pierce Margin of Victory: 0.002 seconds Gorsuch Performance Solutions Cautions: Stormy Scott (Lap 18); Spencer Hughes (Lap 26); Shane Clanton (Lap 35); Ross Robinson (Lap 37); Max Blair (Lap 38); Tyler Erb (Lap 41); Dillon McCowan (Lap 48); Devin Moran (Lap 55); Ricky Thornton, Jr. (Lap 65) LOLMDS Provisionals: Ross Robinson; Boom Briggs LOLMDS Emergency Provisionals: n/a MLRA Provisionals: Chris Simpson; Daniel Hilsabeck MLRA Emergency Provisionals: Trevor Gundaker; Justin Duty Track Provisional: n/a Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Bobby Pierce, Hudson O'Neal, Brandon Sheppard Penske Shocks Top 5: Bobby Pierce, Hudson O'Neal, Brandon Sheppard, Chris Madden, Jonathan Davenport Todd Steel Buildings Hard Charger of the Race: Justin Duty (Advanced 13 Positions) Wilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Garrett Alberson Deatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Chris Simpson Earnhardt Technologies Most Laps Led: Hudson O'Neal (38 Laps) Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Hudson O'Neal Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Ricky Thornton, Jr. O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Max Blair Etchberger Trucking Fastest Lap of the Race: Chris Madden (Lap 8 - 14.485 seconds) MD3 Tough Break of the Race: Ricky Thornton Jr. Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Bob Pierce (Bobby Pierce) ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Vic Hill Racing Engines Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Longhorn Chassis Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Ricky Thornton, Jr. (14.567 seconds) Time of Race: 42 minutes 49 seconds The Big River Steel Chase for the Championship Presented by ARP Point Standings: About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. 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  Morton earns second straight USRA B-Mod victory in Lucas Oil Speedway headliner as Beck, Ferris, Johnson also pick up wins

  WHEATLAND, MO. (July 8, 2023) - JC Morton made it two straight Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mod feature wins at Lucas Oil Speedway, capturing the headliner of Saturday night's Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series action. Morton, of Springfield, led all 25 wins to take home the $750 victory, holding off Andy Bryant throughout. Other feature winners on Veterans and Military Appreciation Night Presented by Townsquare Media and KIX 105.7 FM were Mason Beck (O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars), Larry Ferris (Hermitage Lumber Late Models) and Matt Johnson (Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds). Morton jumped to the lead from the pole position, but third-starting Bryant quickly pulled alongside on lap two and those two dueled it out for the first portion of the race. Sticking to the high groove, Morton repelled Bryant until finally securing near a one-second lead by lap 10 with Terry Schultz running third and Jon Sheets fourth. As Morton led the faster cars into lapped traffic, he was able to widen the lead to 1.3 seconds in just three laps with Bryant a similar amount in front of Schultz. Morton was cruising with the lead still 1.3 seconds when the first caution flew on lap 18 due to a four-car pileup in turn two. That set up a single-file restart with seven laps left to decide the outcome. Morton executed a flawless restart and drove away for the victory, finishing 1.1 seconds in front of Bryant with Sheets third, Schultz fourth and Brian Bolin fifth. "I got the jump on Schultz early and got to the top. I figured that's where those Stock Cars were," Morton said. "Then it looked like me and Andy raced side by side for the first 12 or 15 laps. I kept seeing his nose down there and finally, with the long green run, I got away from him right before lapped traffic." Morton said he didn't really mind the caution because he was fighting to get around a lapped car at the time. "The caution gave me fresh, clean air and I just had to hit my marks at that point," Morton said. Beck earns fourth Stock Cars victory: O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars points leader Mason Beck of Urbana made the winning pass coming to the white flag and held on to beat Ed Griggs for his fourth feature win of the Lucas Oil Speedway season. Griggs started on the pole and opened up 1.2-second lead over Colton Bourland six laps into the race with Beck in third. By lap 10, Beck pulled alongside Bourland as the leader maintained his margin entering lapped traffic. The third-starting Beck made the pass for second on lap 15, but in a caution-free race he still trailed Griggs by 1.5 seconds. He quickly cut into the deficit and pulled right behind the leader with two to go. As the duo came to the white flag, Beck used the inside groove to take the lead out of turn four. Beck held on from there to win by three car lengths over Griggs, with Bourland finishing third, Waylon Dimmitt fourth and Johnny Fennewald fifth. "I was kind of worried at the beginning, but when I got up to third I knew if I could get around the 2 car (Bourland) that I'd have a good shot at catching him," Beck said. Ferris captures Late Model triumph: Larry Ferris grabbed the lead on lap five and drove away for his third Hermitage Lumber Late Model feature victory of the season, outdistancing Tommy Cordray and Tucker Cox. Season points leader Justin Wells drove around the outside of Bryon Allison coming out of turn four to complete lap two for the lead. A lap later, the race's first caution came out for a pair of spinning cars in turn two. As the race returned to green, Wells' car suddenly slowed going into turn two and Allison seized the lead. But it didn't last long as Ferris took over the top spot on lap five and started to open up a sizable margin over Cox and Allison. Ferris was leading Cox by 1.5 seconds when Allison spun in turn four to bring out the caution on lap nine. Meanwhile, 13th-starting JC Morton was flying on the high side through the field and was up to third. Morton briefly made it into second after the restart, but slipped over the cushion in turn three and fell back to fourth. Ferris took advantage and opened a 2.3-second lead over Cox by lap 14 with Cordray third and Morton still in fourth. Ferris kept stretching the lead from there and wound up beating Cordray by 2.8 seconds. Cox wound up third, Morton fourth and Allison rallied for fifth. "Bryan Larimore and Dave Collins have worked on this car for a month straight, trying to get this thing straightened out," Ferris said. "We've been fighting gremlins all season and we finally got 'em figured out I think and it's all due to Bryan Larimore." Johnson cruises to USRA Modified win: Matt Johnson of Archie took over the lead on lap five and dominated from there, outdistancing Ryan Middaugh for his third Lucas Oil Speedway Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modified feature win. "We unloaded hot tonight, right off the trailer and I couldn't be any happier," Johnson said. Dylan Hoover led the opening four laps before Johnson got around him on the inside for the lead to conclude lap five. "I knew Ryan was right on my tail and that I needed to get up there and get around Dylan," Johnson said. "The track was perfect, the car was good and we're tickled to death." Johnson rolled to a 2.3-second lead by the midpoint of the 20-lapper over season points leader Middaugh, who made his way around Hoover for the runner-up spot. The margin up front went to 3.2 seconds on lap 14 and, with action remaining caution-free, Johnson cruised from there. He finished 2.3 seconds in front of Middaugh with Hoover taking third, Jason Pursley fourth and Chad Staus fifth. LUCAS OIL SPEEDWAY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS (July 8, 2023) Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Seriers Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods A Feature - 1. 18-JC Morton[1]; 2. 28-Andy Bryant[3]; 3. 8S-Jon Sheets[5]; 4. 90-Terry Schultz[2]; 5. X2-Brian Bolin[7]; 6. 1B-Bobby Williams[4]; 7. 33-Dustin Daniels[13]; 8. 11L-Logan Smith[6]; 9. 10P-Dayton Pursley[10]; 10. 96-Cody Brill[11]; 11. 15-Ryan Edde[14]; 12. 24L-Dakota Lowe[12]; 13. 29-Bronson Wicker[21]; 14. 2-Quentin Taylor[15]; 15. 24D-Donnie Fellers[19]; 16. 2X-Cole Hamilton[23]; 17. 15S-Kody Bray[16]; 18. 0K-Tracy Killian[20]; 19. (DNF) F1-Mitchell Franklin[8]; 20. (DNF) 19B-Kaleb Bray[18]; 21. (DNF) 55-Colson Kirk[17]; 22. (DNF) X1-Caden Bolin[9]; 23. (DNF) 03-TC Hambrick[22]; 24. (DNF) 08-Chad Neill[24] Heat 1 - 1. 1B-Bobby Williams[1]; 2. 90-Terry Schultz[7]; 3. 10P-Dayton Pursley[3]; 4. F1-Mitchell Franklin[8]; 5. 2-Quentin Taylor[2]; 6. 19B-Kaleb Bray[6]; 7. 0K-Tracy Killian[4]; 8. (DNF) 2X-Cole Hamilton[5] Heat 2 - 1. 18-JC Morton[2]; 2. 8S-Jon Sheets[4]; 3. X2-Brian Bolin[5]; 4. 96-Cody Brill[6]; 5. 15-Ryan Edde[1]; 6. 55-Colson Kirk[7]; 7. 24D-Donnie Fellers[8]; 8. 29-Bronson Wicker[3] Heat 3 - 1. 28-Andy Bryant[1]; 2. 11L-Logan Smith[3]; 3. X1-Caden Bolin[2]; 4. 24L-Dakota Lowe[4]; 5. 33-Dustin Daniels[6]; 6. 15S-Kody Bray[8]; 7. (DNF) 03-TC Hambrick[5]; 8. (DNS) 08-Chad Neill O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars A Feature - 1. 0F-Mason Beck[3]; 2. 47-Ed Griggs[1]; 3. 2-Colton Bourland[2]; 4. 11-Waylon Dimmitt[8]; 5. 91-Johnny Fennewald[4]; 6. 7-William Garner[6]; 7. 8M-James McMillin[5]; 8. 83-James Ellis[7]; 9. 24M-Blayne McMillin[10]; 10. 1DER-Maverick Wunder[9]; 11. (DNF) 24-Noah Long[11] Bill Roberts Chevrolet Heat 1 - 1. 47-Ed Griggs[2]; 2. 2-Colton Bourland[3]; 3. 7-William Garner[4]; 4. 83-James Ellis[5]; 5. 1DER-Maverick Wunder[1]; 6. 24-Noah Long[6] Bill Roberts Chevrolet Heat 2 - 1. 0F-Mason Beck[1]; 2. 91-Johnny Fennewald[3]; 3. 8M-James McMillin[5]; 4. 11-Waylon Dimmitt[4]; 5. 24M-Blayne McMillin[2] Hermitage Lumber Late Models A Feature - 1. 51-Larry Ferris[5]; 2. 5-Tommy Cordray[6]; 3. 1T-Tucker Cox[3]; 4. 72-JC Morton[13]; 5. 1A-Bryon Allison[1]; 6. 28-Jim Greenway[7]; 7. 33-Paul Glendenning[15]; 8. 81-Jimmy Dowell[10]; 9. 0X-Jason Sivils[4]; 10. 12B-Chase Breid[8]; 11. 17-Landyn McGlothlin[14]; 12. 50-Kayden Clatt[21]; 13. 73-Francisco Escamila[11]; 14. 98B-Jarrett Ballard[17]; 15. 90-Joe Walkenhorst[20]; 16. 99-Larry Jones[12]; 17. 15-Ed Noll[9]; 18. 6-Bob Cummings[19]; 19. 21P-Darren Phillips[16]; 20. 40-Josh Newman[18]; 21. 98-Justin Wells[2]; 22. (DNS) 21-Johnny Fennewald Wasoba Seed & Trucking Heat 1 - 1. 5-Tommy Cordray[1]; 2. 1A-Bryon Allison[5]; 3. 15-Ed Noll[3]; 4. 99-Larry Jones[4]; 5. 72-JC Morton[7]; 6. 40-Josh Newman[2]; 7. 90-Joe Walkenhorst[6]; 8. (DNS) 21-Johnny Fennewald Reed Environmental Heat 2 - 1. 98-Justin Wells[4]; 2. 51-Larry Ferris[5]; 3. 28-Jim Greenway[6]; 4. 12B-Chase Breid[7]; 5. 17-Landyn McGlothlin[3]; 6. 98B-Jarrett Ballard[1]; 7. (DNS) 50-Kayden Clatt Dirt Track Specialist Heat 3 - 1. 1T-Tucker Cox[2]; 2. 0X-Jason Sivils[6]; 3. 81-Jimmy Dowell[3]; 4. 73-Francisco Escamila[1]; 5. 33-Paul Glendenning[5]; 6. 21P-Darren Phillips[7]; 7. 6-Bob Cummings[4] Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds A Feature - 1. 1X-Matt Johnson[3]; 2. 21M-Ryan Middaugh[6]; 3. 99-Dylan Hoover[2]; 4. 38C-Jason Pursley[8]; 5. C3-Chad Staus[4]; 6. 155-Terry Kirk[1]; 7. 23-Lucas Dobbs[5]; 8. 21-Greg Scheffler[10]; 9. 75L-Lane Whitney[9]; 10. 17-Richard Kimberling[7] Heat 1 - 1. 155-Terry Kirk[2]; 2. C3-Chad Staus[1]; 3. 23-Lucas Dobbs[5]; 4. 17-Richard Kimberling[4]; 5. (DNF) 21-Greg Scheffler[3] Heat 2 - 1. 1X-Matt Johnson[2]; 2. 99-Dylan Hoover[1]; 3. 21M-Ryan Middaugh[3]; 4. 38C-Jason Pursley[4]; 5. 75L-Lane Whitney[5] CMH Diamond Nationals next: Coming up next Saturday night, July 15th at Lucas Oil Speedway is the 17th annual CMH Diamond Nationals, featuring the co-sanctioned Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Lucas Oil MLRA. The Late Model stars will pursue a $15,000 winner's share plus a prestigious diamond ring. The Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds will be in action gunning for a top prize of $1,000 to win and the O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars will chase a $750 first prize. For information about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. 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  TOMMY DUNKEL RETURNS TO THE VENTURA RACEWAY SATURDAY NIGHT

  (Cypress, CA, July 7, 2023) Tommy Dunkel and his all-star pit crew will return to Jim Naylor's Ventura Raceway this Saturday night for another round of action in the Ventura Racing Association. It will be Dunkel's fourth race of the year on the 1/5 mile oval located on the beach at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Dunkel, who lives in Menifee, California hauled his white Inland Rigging #17A to Ventura for the first time in 2023 on April 8th. He surprised everyone by dominating the action leading every lap in both his heat and the main event. He returned on May 13th with the USAC/West Coast Sprint Car Series. On that occasion, he qualified 13th fastest and once again led his heat race wire to wire. He started seventh in the main and was running ninth, but on the first lap after a late race yellow, he got "monster trucked" from behind. He had to restart at the back and came all the way forward to 11th before time ran out. The last time he was at Ventura was the June 24th USAC West Coast Series event. He began the main 21st and by the midway point in the race he had charged all the way up to 11th. He was poised to take 10th when a yellow flag came out and he tangled with another car in turn one. He got the car back to the work area and the crew jumped all over it and sent him out before racing resumed. Restarting in 21st, he moved forward two spots before the race concluded. At that last race in Ventura, Dunkel's crew was comprised of the current USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series point leader Brody Roa, Roa's crew chief Zac Bozanich and the rest of the #17R helpers. Having them paying full attention to his car was a tremendous help and he learned a ton. The good news is that it will be the same arrangement this Saturday. A week from Saturday will be another big step in Dunkel's sprint car racing career. For the first time he will be competing with Roa and the remainder of the USAC/CRA Series stars at Perris Auto Speedway. While he has raced against them at Arizona's Mohave Valley Raceway and the Bakersfield Speedway, it will be his first time battling with them on a bigger, faster track. Spectator gates will open at 3:00 p.m. and the first race will be at 5:30 on Saturday at Ventura. Adult tickets are $18.00. Seniors 60 and over, military members, and students with ID get in for $15.00. Children 12 and under are free when they are accompanied by a paid adult. The track is located on the Ventura County Fairgrounds at 10 W. Harbor Boulevard (93001). The website is http://venturaraceway.com/ and the office phone number is (805) 648-RACE. Fans can pick up a 2023 Inland Riggings Racing Team shirt from the crew after the races or online at The brand new Roa/Dunkel Inland Rigging team merchandise, including shirts, is now available. You can see the shirt design in the photo below. The shirts will be available in the pits or online at the following link https://bit.ly/3IDLNEZ. As always, Roa would be more than happy to jump in a race car on his weekends off from the #17R. His entire schedule is printed below. If anybody wishes to contact him about open dates, they can do so at 714-932-7994 or mailto:brodyroa91@gmail.com The team wants to thank the following sponsors for making the 2023 season possible. Inland Rigging, Dunkel Farms, United Asset Sales, Osborne Speed & Machine, Sander Engineering, "Biker" Bruce Fischer, ALR Virtual Services, Burris Racing, Caltrol, Competition Suspension, K-1 Race Gear, Molecule, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. Brody Roa's 2023 Schedule and Race Results January 27 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main January 28 Cocopah Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main February 25 Kern County Raceway Park USAC West Coast Sprint Cars Rained Out March 3 Central Arizona Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 4 Central Arizona Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 11 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp 17th A Main March 18 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main March 24 Kings Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out March 25 Thunderbowl Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Rained Out April 1 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main April 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 5th A Main April 22 Kings Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main April 29 Kern County Raceway Park USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 20 Thunderbowl Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 2nd A Main May 27 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 15th A Main June 10 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main June 24 Bakersfield Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main July 15 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars August 12 Santa Maria Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars August 19 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars August 26 TBA USAC/CRA Sprint Cars September 9 Santa Maria Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars September 23 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars October 14 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars October 20 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp October 21 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp November 3 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 4 Central Arizona Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars November 11 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars Tom Dunkel's 2023 Racing Results January 12 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals Prelim. Night 12th C Main March 11 Imperial Valley Raceway SoCal Open Comp 16th A Main April 1 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 9th B Main April 8 Ventura Raceway VRA Sprint Cars 1st A Main May 6 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 11th A Main May 13 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars 11th A Main June 17 Ventura Raceway USAC West Coast Sprint Cars 19th A Main June 24 Bakersfield Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main @inlandrigging, @dunkelfarms @roygamityanauctioneer @burris_racing_usa @mikeburrisoc @csishocks @sander_engineering @sanderjenna @theoriginalloosebruce @alrvirtualservices @k1racegear @moleculesports @rodendsupply @baldwinfilters @ngkracing @originalngksparkplugs @usacnation @usac_cra @perrisautospeedway @b_roa91 @tai_xoxo_roa @zacboz35 @joegibb83, @caltrolinc @narc410 @drivenracingoil This release was produced by Scott Daloisio Sports (909) 226-7768 mailto:sdaloisiosports@gmail.com

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  Madden Rolls to Friday Night Win at Deer Creek

  SPRING VALLEY, MN (July 7, 2023) - Chris Madden picked up his first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series main event win of 2023 on Friday night at Deer Creek Speedway. Madden took the lead on the 13th lap from Brandon Overton and went on to win night two of the NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 weekend. Madden crossed the finish line 1.539 seconds ahead of Overton. Bobby Pierce was third followed by Ricky Thornton Jr., and Jonathan Davenport. With the win, Madden became the 16th different winner this season with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Madden in Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the 18th time in his career picked up $5,000 for the win plus an additional $750 from NAPA Auto Parts. Madden, who won the NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 in 2017 will be looking for his second win in the event which pays $50,000 to win on Saturday. "I just found me a little line there where I could run the middle and got in the corner real good. When Brandon [Overton] got to traffic it's better to be behind a guy than leading him. We made a good run down here and got on the outside of him and we just got the lead there," said the 48-year-old South Carolina native. "I think the racetrack was great tonight, not because I won but we could move around kind of all over the place. We made a few swings at it for this feature for tomorrow night so hopefully we are headed in the right direction. Hats off to my crew for working extremely hard on this car." Overton, who entered the weekend third in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series championship led the first 12 laps before his fellow front row starter Madden passed him. "We were a little bit better tonight. Obviously, mother nature helped us a ton there's still a lot of brown out there. At least we didn't fall back. We are steadily working on it we aren't giving up. We love coming here. It's an awesome racetrack. The track was good for that little feature there. We'll take it," said the defending NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 winner. Pierce, who was in contention for the win one night ago battled several laps with Overton to round out the Big River Steel Podium in third. "I think the big race tomorrow night is going to be really good. I have looked forward to this race and 75 laps is three times the length the last two nights have been. We will see how the track transitions you know. I think it was about to get to that point probably where in about 25 laps the middle would have become awfully slick. We were right there but we just couldn't make anything happen. It's going to be a really fun show tomorrow night. I am still kicking myself from yesterday we would have probably been on the pole after the last two nights." The winner's CSM Motorsports, Rocket Chassis is powered by a Durham Racing Engine and sponsored by Drydene, Millwood Plumbing, Henderson Amusement, Franklin Enterprises, Penske Racing Shocks, White Oak Mountain Wedding Venue, Classic Trucking, Davis Diesel Service, Pyramid Materials, Pee Wee's Towing, Penske Racing Shocks, VP Fuels, and Worley Monument. Completing the top ten were Hudson O'Neal, Devin Moran, Spencer Hughes, Tim McCreadie, Chad Simpson. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 - Night 2 Friday, July 7, 2023 Deer Creek Speedway - Spring Valley, MN Allstar Performance Time Trials Fast Time Group A: Mike Marlar / 14.372 seconds (overall) Fast Time Group B: Jonathan Davenport / 14.615 seconds Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 44-Chris Madden[5]; 2. 11-Spencer Hughes[2]; 3. 157-Mike Marlar[1]; 4. 10-Garrett Smith[4]; 5. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[3]; 6. 111B-Max Blair[6]; 7. 15J-Justin Duty[8]; 8. 15-Nick Anvelink[7]; 9. 10P-Paul Parker[9]; 10. 90-Lance Matthees[10] Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[2]; 2. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[3]; 3. 25-Chad Simpson[1]; 4. 16-Tyler Bruening[4]; 5. 32C-Chris Simpson[6]; 6. 7-Ross Robinson[5]; 7. 58-Garrett Alberson[7]; 8. 8-Dillon McCowan[8]; 9. 11L-Lance Hofer[9] Simpson Race Products Heat Race #3 (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 76-Brandon Overton[2]; 2. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1]; 3. 1T-Tyler Erb[6]; 4. 18D-Daulton Wilson[4]; 5. 5-Brandon Sheppard[3]; 6. 1ST-Johnny Scott[5]; 7. 49T-Jake Timm[9]; 8. 55C-Chad Mahder[8]; 9. 99B-Boom Briggs[7] AP1 Insurance Heat Race #4 (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 32-Bobby Pierce[1]; 2. 99-Devin Moran[3]; 3. 39-Tim McCreadie[4]; 4. 25C-Shane Clanton[2]; 5. 2S-Stormy Scott[5]; 6. 28S-Dustin Sorensen[6]; 7. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[8]; 8. 77-Jordan Yaggy[9]; 9. 14G-Trevor Gundaker[7] Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 111B-Max Blair[3]; 2. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[1]; 3. 58-Garrett Alberson[6]; 4. 8-Dillon McCowan[8]; 5. 7-Ross Robinson[4]; 6. 15J-Justin Duty[5]; 7. 32C-Chris Simpson[2]; 8. 11L-Lance Hofer[10]; 9. 15-Nick Anvelink[7]; 10. 10P-Paul Parker[9]; 11. 90-Lance Matthees[11] UNOH B-Main Race #2 (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 5-Brandon Sheppard[1]; 2. 1ST-Johnny Scott[3]; 3. 2S-Stormy Scott[2]; 4. 28S-Dustin Sorensen[4]; 5. 49T-Jake Timm[5]; 6. 55C-Chad Mahder[7]; 7. 99B-Boom Briggs[9]; 8. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[6]; 9. 77-Jordan Yaggy[8]; 10. 14G-Trevor Gundaker[10] NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 Night 2 Feature Finish (25 Laps): Race Statistics Entrants: 37 Terminal Maintenance & Construction Pole Sitter: Chris Madden Lap Leaders: Brandon Overton (Laps 1-13); Chris Madden (Laps 14-25) Wieland Feature Winner: Chris Madden Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Feature Winner: n/a Brandon Ford TV Challenge Feature Winner: n/a Margin of Victory: 1.539 seconds Gorsuch Performance Solutions Cautions: n/a Fast Time Provisional: n/a Series Emergency Provisionals: n/a Track Provisional: n/a Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Chris Madden, Brandon Overton, Bobby Pierce Penske Shocks Top 5: Chris Madden, Brandon Overton, Bobby Pierce, Ricky Thornton, Jr., Jonathan Davenport Todd Steel Buildings Hard Charger of the Race: Brandon Sheppard (Advanced 6 Positions) Wilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Devin Moran Deatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Tyler Bruening Earnhardt Technologies Most Laps Led: Brandon Overton (13 Laps) Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Ricky Thornton, Jr. Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Ricky Thornton, Jr. O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Max Blair Etchberger Trucking Fastest Lap of the Race: Brandon Overton (Lap 2 - 14.402 seconds) MD3 Tough Break of the Race: Ross Robinson Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Ricky Arnold (Chris Madden) ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Durham Racing Engines Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Rocket Chassis Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Chad Simpson (14.209 seconds) Time of Race: 6 minutes 33 seconds NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 Line-Up (75 Laps): FAST Shafts B-Main #1 (10 Laps | Top 3 Transfer): UNOH B-Main #2 (10 Laps | Top 3 Transfer): NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 Point Standings: Ties are broken by the Fastest Lap from either night. About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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  Moran Wins Wild Thursday Night Preliminary at Deer Creek

  SPRING VALLEY, Minn. (July 6, 2023) - Devin Moran survived a wild 25-lap preliminary feature on Thursday night at Deer Creek Speedway to earn his second Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season. Moran took the lead on lap 12 when the first and second place running cars of Daulton Wilson and Bobby Pierce were forced pit side. Wilson suffered a flat tire while leading and Pierce after hard contact with the turn four wall. Jonathan Davenport would come home in second followed by Brandon Sheppard, Tim McCreadie, and Tyler Erb. Piece, who started from the pole led the opening lap until Wilson, who was seeking his first career win in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series picked up the lead on the second lap. Wilson and Pierce ran first and second until lap 11 when Wilson slowed with a right rear flat tire and Pierce developed issues after slamming into the turn four wall while racing the lead. Wilson would pit for a new tire, but Pierce kept going as he was the new leader of the race. On the restart to begin lap 12 Pierce slowed bottling up the field as he would exit the track with right rear axle issues on his car. Moran then picked up the lead of the race and pulled away from Davenport to take a 2.66 second advantage at the checkers. Moran, who started fifth picked up the eighth win of his Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series career. "The Double Down Motorsports Longhorn car was phenomenal tonight. This Deer Creek, it has owed me a win since about 2017. I about had one then. I hadn't really been back except one time since and what a phenomenal racetrack, phenomenal facility and it's going to be a lot of fun racing all weekend," said the 28-year-old Dresden, Ohio resident in Lucas Oil Victory Lane. Moran explained his move to the front after Wilson and Pierce headed pitside clearing the way for Moran. "I had just got by Overton for fourth and the the caution came out. Then Daulton and Bobby and all that happened to them, and I got by JD. It's a super bummer especially for Daulton he is still looking for his first Lucas Oil win and I thought he might have one tonight. They're a great team. I don't know what happened to Bobby whether it was an axle that broke or something when he smoked the wall and, on that restart, he just couldn't go, just one wheel looked like it was driving." Davenport who is seeking his first NAPA Gopher 50 win on Saturday night was one of the three different race leaders came home in second. "I guess I needed one more person to fall out of the race to be able to win tonight. Daulton had bad luck and the 32 went sliding when the caution came out, he hit the wall pretty hard he must have broken an axle or something. The previous restart Devin got by me. He was a little bit better than we were. He was a lot different on tires than we were. We were trying some different things for the big race on Saturday. Last year we were really good in the prelims and then we struggled in the big race. Everything we did last year just doesn't seem to cut the mustard this year." Sheppard driving the Kevin Rumley-owned entry rounded out the Big River Steel Podium in third. "I guess I shouldn't be surprised you know I have got big shoes to fill in this thing, but the car was really good all night. Kevin and the guys gave me a great race car. I messed up a little bit there in the heat race, but we salvaged a really good run." The winner's Roger Sellers, Double Down Motorsports owned Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by Big River Steel, Lazydays RV, C&W Trucking, Bilstein Shocks, CarSourceAuto.com, Red Oak Pub, Lucas Oil Products, Smoky Mountain Speedway, Lincoln Smith Racing, Midwest Sheet Metal, and McHugh Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram. Completing the top ten were Chris Madden, Hudson O'Neal, Max Blair, Dustin Sorensen, and Spencer Hughes. Following the checkered flag, Ricky Thornton Jr. made contact with another car resulting in his disqualification. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 - Night 1 Thursday, July 6, 2023 Deer Creek Speedway - Spring Valley, MN Allstar Performance Time Trials Fast Time Group A: Bobby Pierce / 14.587 seconds (overall) Fast Time Group B: Daulton Wilson / 14.820 seconds Penske Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 32-Bobby Pierce[1]; 2. 99-Devin Moran[2]; 3. 25-Chad Simpson[4]; 4. 25C-Shane Clanton[3]; 5. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[5]; 6. 28S-Dustin Sorensen[9]; 7. 42-Terry Casey[8]; 8. 10P-Paul Parker[10]; 9. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[7]; 10. 7-Ross Robinson[6] Summit Racing Products Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 11-Spencer Hughes[2]; 2. 5-Brandon Sheppard[1]; 3. 1T-Tyler Erb[4]; 4. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[3]; 5. 39-Tim McCreadie[5]; 6. 15-Nick Anvelink[6]; 7. 1ST-Johnny Scott[7]; 8. 99B-Boom Briggs[8]; 9. 11L-Lance Hofer[9] Simpson Race Products Heat Race #3 (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 18D-Daulton Wilson[1]; 2. 157-Mike Marlar[2]; 3. 44-Chris Madden[3]; 4. 49T-Jake Timm[5]; 5. 111B-Max Blair[4]; 6. 16-Tyler Bruening[6]; 7. 2S-Stormy Scott[10]; 8. 32C-Chris Simpson[7]; 9. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[9]; 10. 14G-Trevor Gundaker[8] AP1 Insurance Heat Race #4 (8 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 49-Jonathan Davenport[1]; 2. 76-Brandon Overton[3]; 3. 58-Garrett Alberson[2]; 4. 10-Garrett Smith[7]; 5. 8-Dillon McCowan[8]; 6. 77-Jordan Yaggy[5]; 7. 55C-Chad Mahder[6]; 8. 15J-Justin Duty[4]; 9. 90-Lance Matthees[9] Fast Shafts B-Main Race #1 (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 39-Tim McCreadie[2]; 2. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[1]; 3. 1H-Hudson O'Neal[9]; 4. 28S-Dustin Sorensen[3]; 5. 15-Nick Anvelink[4]; 6. 1ST-Johnny Scott[6]; 7. 99B-Boom Briggs[8]; 8. 11L-Lance Hofer[10]; 9. 10P-Paul Parker[7]; 10. (DNS) 42-Terry Casey; 11. (DNS) 7-Ross Robinson UNOH B-Main Race #2 (10 Laps, Top 4 Transfer): 1. 111B-Max Blair[1]; 2. 32C-Chris Simpson[7]; 3. 8-Dillon McCowan[2]; 4. 2S-Stormy Scott[5]; 5. 16-Tyler Bruening[3]; 6. 77-Jordan Yaggy[4]; 7. 15J-Justin Duty[8]; 8. 22-Daniel Hilsabeck[9]; 9. 14G-Trevor Gundaker[11]; 10. 55C-Chad Mahder[6]; 11. (DNS) 90-Lance Matthees NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 Night 1 Feature Finish (25 Laps): Race Statistics Entrants: 38 Terminal Maintenance & Construction Pole Sitter: Bobby Pierce Lap Leaders: Bobby Pierce (Lap 1); Daulton Wilson (Laps 2-11); Devin Moran (Laps 12-25) Wieland Feature Winner: Devin Moran Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup Feature Winner: n/a Brandon Ford TV Challenge Feature Winner: n/a Margin of Victory: 2.663 seconds Gorsuch Performance Solutions Cautions: Shane Clanton (Lap 8); Chad Simpson (Lap 11); Bobby Pierce (Lap 11 Restart) Fast Time Provisional: n/a Series Emergency Provisionals: n/a Track Provisional: n/a Big River Steel Podium Top 3: Devin Moran, Jonathan Davenport, Brandon Sheppard Penske Shocks Top 5: Devin Moran, Jonathan Davenport, Brandon Sheppard, Tim McCreadie, Tyler Erb Todd Steel Buildings Hard Charger of the Race: Hudson O'Neal (Advanced 14 Positions) Wilwood Brakes Lucky 7th Place Feature: Hudson O'Neal Deatherage Opticians Lucky 13th Place Feature: Chris Simpson Earnhardt Technologies Most Laps Led: Devin Moran (14 Laps) Sunoco Race for Gas Highest Finisher: Brandon Sheppard Midwest Sheet Metal Spoiler Challenge Point Leader: Ricky Thornton, Jr. O'Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Race: Max Blair Etchberger Trucking Fastest Lap of the Race: Bobby Pierce (Lap 6 - 15.353 seconds) MD3 Tough Break of the Race: Daulton Wilson Outerwears Crew Chief of the Race: Chuck Kimble (Devin Moran) ARP Engine Builder of the Race: Clements Racing Engines Miller Welders Chassis Builder of the Race: Longhorn Chassis Dirt Draft Fastest in Hot Laps: Chad Simpson (14.460 seconds) Time of Race: 17 minutes 49 seconds About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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  Lucas Oil Speedway Spotlight: Late Model win fulfills long-time dream for B-Mod ace JC Morton

  WHEATLAND, MO. (July 6, 2023) - One week has passed since JC Morton, long a top performer in the USRA B-Mod division, achieved one of his racing goals of winning in a Late Model. Making it even sweeter, Morton pulled off a rare double by capturing both the Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mod and Hermitage Lumber Late Model features on the same night at Lucas Oil Speedway. "It was a pretty neat deal," Morton said of the Thursday Night Thunder sweep. The 33-year-old from Springfield made a last-lap pass in his No. 18 family-operated B-Mod before opening a big lead and then holding off veteran Justin Wells while driving the Moon Brothers-owned No. 72 Late Model. "We've been trying on that deal about two years now," Morton said of the Late Model. "We've had some stuff go wrong and haven't got just a ton of races in it. We got some help from some drivers, namely Payton Looney, and things just kind of came together. We tweaked off what he gave us and it seems to be going in the right direction." Looney, from Republic, drove the car in one Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series program earlier this season when Morton was driving the B-Mod out of state. The knowledge helped the team get over the hump after Morton had a third-place feature finish a couple of weeks before the victory. Morton had two Late Model second places in 2022. Morton began driving the Late Model for the Dale and Larry Moon out of Sedalia, Mo., two years ago. Not only was it a thrill to celebrate in victory lane for himself, but it was sweet to validate the decision to put him behind the wheel of the 10-year-old Rocket Blue-Gray chassis. "They gave me a huge opportunity," Morton said. "It's pretty much a dream come true for me. It's something I looked to do my whole career and I got an opportunity to do it thanks to them. "Man, it feels better every time we go out. It's a little different than our Mod because of the width of the car and you've got a nose piece. The air is a huge deal in them. I don't see it as much in the Modified, but clean air is everything in those cars. You hear all the Lucas guys talking about it, like (Ricky) Thornton and (Jonathan) Davenport. You don't realize it until you get into clean air like we had on Saturday." The confidence level in the car allowed Morton to drive it aggressively without the fear of wrecking it. "I'm finally comfortable enough where I can stick it in there two or three wide and get in there and race and pass and not really worry about if I'm gonna stuff it into the wall or stuff it into another car," he said. "I've finally got that comfort level of where I know how hard and how far I can go without tearing something up." Morton's adrenaline was still running high when he dashed from victory lane in the B-Mod, where he made the final-corner pass to win, to the Late Model. He said there was definitely some positive momentum that he used to jump to the lead from the pole-position. "The time on the track is the biggest thing that helps," he said. "But I knew the top was there after the B Mod race. I started on the pole and knew what I had to do get the jump on the dude on the outside and get to the lead. Once I got to the lead, I knew had to try and maintain and hold me line there." From there, he built a comfortable lead before a caution with three laps to go made him earn it as veteran Justin Wells was right on his bumper. Wells is someone Morton said he's watched and admired since he was a five-year-old. "Mom and Dad worked on the MLRA back in '95 or '96 when I was five or six years old," Morton said. "I watched Justin race pretty much his whole career. I told him in the tech building to be able to compete and race with you, after watching you as I grew up racing and winning and being pretty dominant throughout his career, is a cool deal to be involved in it." Now that he's won in both cars on the same night, Morton said doing it again would be even better. "We always talk about winning in both cars because it's a pretty big deal," he said. "It's hard to do because of the competition in both classes is so stiff. To actually do it and be successful, that's one thing. To be able to do it again would be even bigger. "We have a really B-Mod going and the Late Model, I'm comfortable in now and it's rolling in the right direction. Hopefully we can put another night together where we can win 'em both. We'll see what happens." The next chance is scheduled for Saturday on Veterans and Military Appreciation Night. The program Presented by Townsquare Media and KIX 105.7 FM will find the Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods as the featured division with a special 25-lap, $750-to-win main event. Meanwhile, all Military members, active or retired, will be admitted free with ID. Also in action as the season points championships resume will be the O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars, Hermitage Lumber Late Models and Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds. Pit gates will open at 4 p.m. and grandstands at 5 with hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:05. Saturday Dirt Track Admission Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $12 Adults (16 and up) - $15 Seniors (62 and up)/Military -$12 Youth (6-15) - $5 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass (Includes admission for two adults and up to three kids ages 6-15) - $35 Pit Pass - $35 UTV Short Course during the day: The day of racing at Lucas Oil Speedway is scheduled to begin early Saturday with UTV Short Course action on the off-road course. Race classes include Pro Turbo, Pro N/A, Expert Turbo, Expert N/A, Amateur Turbo, Amateur N/A, Vet 40-plus Turbo, Vet 40-plus N/A, Women's Turbo, Women's N/A, Youth 800 N/A, Youth 1000 N/A, Youth Production Stock (ages 6-12), Youth Limited (ages 6-8), Youth Limited (Ages 9-12) and Youth 250 Modified. Pit gates are scheduled to open at 7 a.m. with grandstands at 7:30, hot laps at 8 and racing at 9:40 a.m. Feature races will conclude the action prior to awards at approximately 4:30 p.m. Spectator admission includes a pit pass and grandstand admission to Saturday night's dirt-track program. Saturday Off Road Admission Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $22 Adults GA/Pit Pass Combo (16 and up) - $25 Seniors (62 and up)/Military GA/Pit Pass Combo (62 and up) - $22 Youth GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 6 to 15) - $10 Kids GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 5 and under) - FREE Family Pass GA/Pit Pass Combo - $60 (Includes admission for two adults and up to three kids ages 6-15) Racers Pit Pass - $35 plus entry fee based on class (Tickets include entry to the dirt track on Saturday night) For information about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, SMC, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  Fourth of July wins at Placerville Speedway go to Tony Gomes, Dan Jinkerson and Thomas Arbogast

  Placerville, CA…Modesto, California's Tony Gomes dominated the 25-lap Thompson's Winged Sprint Car feature, en route to his third victory of the season at Placerville Speedway on Independence Day. Sharing victory lane on Tuesday were Dan Jinkerson in the Anrak Ltd. Late Model feature and Auburn's Thomas Arbogast with the Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks. The Thompson's Family of Dealerships Winged 360 Sprint Car finale came to the line with Gomes and Sebastopol's Joel Myers Jr. on the front row. A multi car pileup in turn four brought out the red flag on the initial attempt. All drivers were luckily okay and after cleaning up the incident things got back underway with Myers leading the opening circuit before Gomes slipped to his inside to take the point on lap two. Gomes would dominate the main event from that point on as cars raced for position behind him. Some timely caution flags kept drivers away from lapped traffic and in the clean air, nobody had anything for the fast-moving C&M Motorsports/ Lund Construction No. 7c machine. Current Placerville point leader Michael Faccinto jumped into second on lap seven and held strong to cross the stripe in the runner up position, followed by eighth starting Dylan Bloomfield, who made some nice moves to complete the podium. Penngrove's Chase Johnson occupied second at times behind Gomes and came home in fourth, with Aromas racer Justin Sanders fifth. It was an exceptionally strong rebound for Sanders, who was involved in the lap one pileup and had to visit the work area. The remainder of the top-10 was filled out by Colby Johnson, Luke Hayes, Jimmy Trulli, Shane Hopkins and Ashlyn Rodriguez. Both Trulli and Hopkins came back from the opening lap incident as well to record solid finishes. Heat race wins went to Justin Sanders, Tony Gomes and Colby Johnson. Sanders began the night by earning the ADCO Driveline Fast Time Award with a lap of 10.832 around the quarter mile. A total of 20 cars competed on the 4th of July. Winged Sprint Car results: 1. 7C-Tony Gomes[1]; 2. X1-Michael Faccinto[4]; 3. 83V-Dylan Bloomfield[8]; 4. 28-Chase Johnson[3]; 5. 4SA-Justin Sanders[6]; 6. 38-Colby Johnson[5]; 7. 9L-Luke Hayes[10]; 8. 33T-Jimmy Trulli[14]; 9. 21-Shane Hopkins[15]; 10. 87-Ashlyn Rodriguez[7]; 11. 94-Greg Decaires V[9]; 12. 79-Mark Hanson[20]; 13. 98-Chris Masters[19]; 14. 45-Jake Morgan[12]; 15. 25-Justin Johnson[18]; 16. 46JR-Joel Myers Jr[2]; 17. 83T-Tanner Carrick[16]; 18. 25S-Seth Standley[17]; 19. 83SA-Isaiah Vasquez[11]; 20. 34-Justin Henry[13] Diamond Springs' Dan Jinkerson started from the front row in the Anrak Corporation Ltd. Late Model feature and raced to his 13th career victory in the division on Tuesday. It didn't come easy for him however, as Rod Oliver and others showed tremendous speed on this night. Track conditions lent well to drivers in the 20-lap contest and the ground pounders put on some of the most entertaining racing of the night. Lincoln's Dan Brown Jr. found the high side to his liking and challenged Jinkerson early on. Rod Oliver ran the bottom side to perfection though and assumed the runner up spot with seven laps complete. Oliver hounded the rear of Jinkerson's Lightfoot Automotive mount and gave the multi-time track champion everything he could handle. He took a few peeks to the inside, but Jinkerson held strong and fended him off to record the win. Oliver, Matt Micheli, Ray Trimble and Brown rounded out the top-five. Late Model results: 1. 23-Dan Jinkerson[2]; 2. 57-Rod Oliver[3]; 3. 96M-Matt Micheli[4]; 4. 37-Ray Trimble[5]; 5. 15-Dan Brown Jr[1]; 6. 71-Wayne Trimble[8]; 7. 115-Chris Mcginnis[9]; 8. 23J-Tyler Lightfoot[6]; 9. 54-Matt Davis[7] Auburn competitor Thomas Arbogast has made a triumphant return to the wheel this season and picked off his second Red Haw Casino Pure Stock win of the year on Tuesday. Starting from the pole he battled Ken Bernstein during the initial stages but then had his way with things out front. Arbogast persevered through an inordinate amount of caution flags, which made for several key restarts. Four-time Placerville Speedway titlist Nick Baldwin executed a methodical charge forward to finish second over Bernstein, Mike Lightfoot and Bill O'Neil rounding out the top-five. The top-10 was completed by Mel Byers, Chris D'angelo, Jonny Walsh, Kevin Jinkerson and Russ Murphy. Pure Stock results: 1. 86-Thomas Arbogast[1]; 2. 17-Nick Baldwin[10]; 3. 43-Kenny Bernstein[2]; 4. 52-Mike Lightfoot[4]; 5. 23-Bill O'Neal[8]; 6. 93-Mel Byers[11]; 7. 1-Chris D'angelo[9]; 8. 4-Jonny Walsh[12]; 9. 30-Kevin Jinkerson[6]; 10. 74-Russell Murphy[7]; 11. 47-Michael Murphy[3]; 12. 54-Vigna Anthony[5]; 13. 55-Micky Dangelo[14]; 14. 77T-Jason Armstrong[15]; 15. 27-William Upton[16] Placerville Speedway is right back in action this Saturday July 8th with Burgers & Brew Night presented by Kings Meats and Solid Ground Brewing. On tap will be the Thompson's Winged 360 Sprint Cars, the USAC Western States Midgets, the Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks and BCRA Wingless Lightning Sprints.

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  USRA B-Mods featured Saturday at Lucas Oil Speedway on Veterans and Military Appreciation Night

  WHEATLAND, MO. (July 5, 2023) - Armed Forces personnel will be honored on Saturday night as Lucas Oil Speedway returns to action in the Big Adventure RV Weekly Racing Series with Veterans and Military Appreciation Night. The program Presented by Townsquare Media and KIX 105.7 FM will find the Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mods as the featured division with a special 25-lap, $750-to-win main event. Meanwhile, all Military members, active or retired, will be admitted free with ID. Also in action as the season points championships resume will be the O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars, Hermitage Lumber Late Models and Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds. Bobby Williams of Hermitage continues to lead the way in the Ozark Golf Cars USRA B-Mod championship chase. Williams has posted seven top-five finishes and nine top-10s in 10 events for a 75-point lead over Springfield's JC Morton entering Saturday's action. JC Newell of Buffalo is two points behind Morton in the battle for second. Urbana's Mason Beck has opened an 80-point lead atop the O'Reilly Auto Parts USRA Stock Cars standings over William Gardner of Lebanon. Six-time feature winner Justin Wells of Aurora has an 81-point lead over Joe Walkenhorst of Elkton in the Hermitage Lumber Late Models. In the Cedar Creek Beef Jerky USRA Modifieds, Ryan Middaugh of Fulton has a commanding 153-point leader over Jason Pursley of Hermitage. Pit gates will open at 4 p.m. and grandstands at 5 with hot laps at 6:30 and racing at 7:05. Saturday Dirt Track Admission Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $12 Adults (16 and up) - $15 Seniors (62 and up)/Military -$12 Youth (6-15) - $5 Kids (5 and under) - FREE Family Pass (Includes admission for two adults and up to three kids ages 6-15) - $35 Pit Pass - $35 UTV Short Course during the day: The day of racing at Lucas Oil Speedway begins early Saturday with UTV Short Course action on the off-road course. Race classes include Pro Turbo, Pro N/A, Expert Turbo, Expert N/A, Amateur Turbo, Amateur N/A, Vet 40-plus Turbo, Vet 40-plus N/A, Women's Turbo, Women's N/A, Youth 800 N/A, Youth 1000 N/A, Youth Production Stock (ages 6-12), Youth Limited (ages 6-8), Youth Limited (Ages 9-12) and Youth 250 Modified. Pit gates are scheduled to open at 7 a.m. with grandstands at 7:30, hot laps at 8 and racing at 9:40 a.m. Feature races will conclude the action prior to awards at approximately 4:30 p.m. Spectator admission includes a pit pass and grandstand admission to Saturday night's dirt-track program. Saturday Off Road Admission Advance Discount Tickets online only (16 and up) - $22 Adults GA/Pit Pass Combo (16 and up) - $25 Seniors (62 and up)/Military GA/Pit Pass Combo (62 and up) - $22 Youth GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 6 to 15) - $10 Kids GA/Pit Pass Combo (age 5 and under) - FREE Family Pass GA/Pit Pass Combo - $60 (Includes admission for two adults and up to three kids ages 6-15) Racers Pit Pass - $35 plus entry fee based on class (Tickets include entry to the dirt track on Saturday night) Camping World SRX Series tickets on sale: Some of racing's legends are coming to Lucas Oil Speedway for the Camping World SRX Series. The Aug. 17th SRX "Thursday Night Thunder" will be the finale of the six-race series and determine the 2023 champion. All SRX races will air live on ESPN. Former NASCAR driver and dirt modified standout Ken Schrader was announced late last week as the 12th final competitor for the Camping World SRX Series. Other drivers announced for the Lucas Oil Speedway event include NASCAR Cup Series champions Tony Stewart, Brad Keselowski and Bobby Labonte, along with NASCAR drivers Kenny Wallace, Ryan Newman, Clint Bowyer and Hailie Deegan. Also on hand will be four-time Indy 500 winer Helio Castroneves, plus reigning SRX Champion Marco Andretti and Indy-car drivers Paul Tracy and Ryan Hunter-Reay. Click here to purchase tickets now The series will pit the drivers against one another in identically prepared cars with points accumulated in each of the six events. The championship chase will culminate at Lucas Oil Speedway. Tickets for the SRX event are $35 in advance and $40 at the gate (ages 16 and over). Kids (ages 6-15) will be $20 with ages 5-and-under free. Advance tickets can now be purchased via Stubwire. Pit passes are $50 and must be purchased the day of the event. For information about any event at Lucas Oil Speedway in 2023 contact admissions director Nichole McMillan at (417) 282-5984 or email her at nichole@lucasoilspeedway.com for more information. CONTACT: Danny Lorton Lucas Oil Speedway General Manager Office: (417) 282-5984 DLorton@lucasoilspeedway.com  # # # Complete Lucas Oil Speedway event information, archived race recaps, previews and driver features, along with ticket information and schedules can be found by visiting LucasOilSpeedway.com. Lucas Oil Speedway is located at Highways 83 and 54 in Wheatland, Missouri. A campground with shower and bathroom facilities is also available. With its entrance located just outside the pit gate this sprawling scenic camping facility will continue to enhance the racing experience at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Click LucasOilSpeedway.com for more information and detailed directions to the speedway or call the Track Hotline at (417) 282-5984. The Lucas Oil Speedway EZ Texting number is (417) 804-4141. In addition, fans can get social with Lucas Oil Speedway by following @LucasSpeedway on Twitter, clicking "Like" at www.facebook.com/LucasOilSpeedway and on www.youtube.com/LucasOilSpeedway About Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Speedway is considered by fans, drivers and industry insiders to be one of the top five racing facilities in the nation. Located in Wheatland, Missouri, approximately an hour from Springfield, Missouri, and just an hour and a half from the Kansas City metro area, the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" lives up to its title. Twenty-One VIP Luxury Suites, HD Jumbo-Tron Screen, Stadium Style Musco Sports Lighting, a Bose Sound System, Go-Kart Slick Track, The Diamond Bar, Track Treasures Gift Shop, the best track food in the country and paved pits are a few of the spectacular amenities setting the Diamond of Dirt apart. This year marks the 12th season for the Liquid Quarter Mile Drag Racing Lake, "Lake Lucas." New for 2017 was all-purpose built Off Road facility featuring a host of regional events. Lucas Oil Speedway's dirt oval track plays host to some of the largest and most-popular events in the Midwest with national and regional touring series appearing frequently including: The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, POWRi Midget National Series, Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, United States Modified Touring Series, ASCS Sprint Cars and the Lucas Oil MLRA. In addition to the special events, the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Racing Series features the Late Models, USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars and USRA B-Mods. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Speedway Marketing Partners Arizona Sport Shirts "The Official Merchandise Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick "The Official Truck" of Lucas Oil Speedway Dixie Chopper "The Official Mowers of Lucas Oil Speedway" General Tire "The Official Tire" of Lucas Oil Speedway Lucas Oil Products "The Official Oil" of Lucas Oil Speedway MAVTV "The Official Television Network" of Lucas Oil Speedway Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper "The Official Soft Drink" of Lucas Oil Speedway RacingJunk.com "The Official Classifieds" of Lucas Oil Speedway Rugged Radios "The Official 2-Way Communications Provider" of Lucas Oil Speedway Summit Racing Equipment "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway Sunoco Race Fuels "The Official Fuel" of Lucas Oil Speedway Super Clean "The Official Sponsor" of Lucas Oil Speedway 2023 Lucas Oil Speedway Supporters Include: AM Pyrotechnics, Alliance Sport Marketing, Arctic Food Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Berry Tractor and Equipment Co., Big Adventure RV, Bill Roberts Chevrolet-Buick, Bolivar Auto Sales & Detailing, Bolivar Farmers Exchange-MFA, Boone's BBQ Barn, Boubin Tire/American Racer, Branstetter & Lightfoot LLC, Bridal Cave, BWI Sanitation, Camden on the Lake Resort, Candlelight Creations-Dick's Wild Root Horseradish, Casey's, Cedar Creek Beef Jerky, Citizens Memorial Healthcare, City Magnet, Clearlight Inn, Dirt Track Specialist, Dixie Chopper, Eagle Vision Paving LLC, Eibach Springs, Farmers Insurance Agent Kristy Reynolds, Fast Shafts by Axle Exchange, Foley Equipment-Cat Rental Store, Frog Signs, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare, Hermitage Lumber, HICKAMO Country Store, Hobbytime Motorsports, Impact Signs Awnings Wraps, In the Garden of Eden, KC Bobcat, Kettle Treats, Keyser Manufacturing, Kluhsman Racing Components, Kona Ice, Lucas Cattle Company, MD3, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welding, Missouri Division of Tourism, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, OakStar Bank, O'Bannon Bank, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ozark Golf Cars, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Ozarks Community Health Center, PEM, Pitts Homes, Pitts Realty, Pitts Cattle, Pomme de Terre Resort, ProThings Apparel, RACEceiver, Racinboys.com, RacinDirt.com, RacingJunk.com, Rains Ice Company, Real Racing Wheels, Reed Environmental, River's End Motel & RV Park, Rod End Supply, Ron Jenkins Accounting & Tax Service, Rugged Radios, Ryan E. Murphy Law Firm LLC, SBU Athletics, Safety Kleen, Scott Furniture, Sidetrack RV Park, Simpson Racing Products, Southwest Electric Cooperative, State Tech, Stillwater Resort, Summit Racing Equipment, Sunoco Race Fuels, US Army Corps of Engineers-Pomme de Terre, Vietti Marketing Group, Wasoba Seed & Trucking, Wheatland Motel, White's Marine Center, Wieland, Wild Animal Safari, Woods Supermarkets.

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  NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 Up Next for Lucas Oil Late Models

  BATAVIA, Ohio (July 4, 2023) - The top dirt late model drivers in the nation are aiming at another $50,000 payday this week. The NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn. takes place Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 6-8. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Lucas Oil Midwest Latemodel Racing Association (MLRA) co-sanction the mega event with over $200,000 in prize money up for grabs across the three day affair. Thursday and Friday's Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series/ Lucas Oil MLRA preliminary action will be a complete program of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a $5,000-to-win main event. Drivers will accumulate points in each of the two preliminary nights based on their performance with the combined total determining Saturday's line-ups. The USRA Modifieds will be competing for $1,000-to-win each night. Saturday's program features B-Mains and a $50,000-to-win main event for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series/ Lucas Oil MLRA. The Top-16 point earners from the preliminary nights are locked in to the 75-lap finale, while the balance of the field will be completed via B-Mains. Any Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series/ Lucas Oil MLRA driver competing on Thursday and Friday will receive a minimum pay of $1,000 on Saturday provided they compete in at least a B-Main event. The USRA Modifieds will race for $5,000-to-win on Saturday. Numerous off-track festivities will take place during the NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 weekend, including live music, a bingo tournament, scavenger hunt, driver autograph session, and much more. Reserved seating and advance general admission tickets are available online by visiting: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15830/deer-creek-speedway. Tickets to the NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 are also available at the gate on race day. In the 41-year history of the NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50, 24 different drivers have claimed victory. The 2022 edition of the Gopher 50 did not disappoint with six different lead changes among four drivers in the early stages. Brandon Overton would etch his name in the history book, claiming his first Gopher 50 and the record-breaking $50,000 prize. Overton, a Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series regular in 2023, is set to defend his title. Deer Creek Speedway is a 60+ acre facility with one of the Midwest's most state-of-the-art racing complexes. This high banked 3/8 dirt-clay racetrack hosts an average of 30 events a year. Deer Creek Speedway is a family run facility that takes pride in family values and business ethics - proudly employing 56 employees per event with over 100 part-time employees on call. With 24 VIP Suites, 36 VIP Decks and a total seating capacity of up to 8,000 Deer Creek Speedway is set to host some of the biggest events in the country. Deer Creek Speedway is located 15 miles South of Rochester, MN on U.S. State Highway 63. To learn more about Deer Creek Speedway, please visit www.deercreekspeedway.com. Ricky Thornton Jr. continues to dominate the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2023 - leading the Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP. Hudson O'Neal is second, followed by Brandon Overton, Tim McCreadie, and Devin Moran rounding out the top five. For the latest news, results, championship standings and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses: Thursday, July 6 - 1. $5,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,250, 6. $1,000, 7. $950, 8. $900, 9. $850, 10. $800, 11. $700, 12. $600, 13. $600, 14. $600, 15. $600, 16. $600, 17. $550, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = Total $25,000 Friday, July 7 - 1. $5,000, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,250, 6. $1,000, 7. $950, 8. $900, 9. $850, 10. $800, 11. $700, 12. $600, 13. $600, 14. $600, 15. $600, 16. $600, 17. $550, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500, 23. $500, 24. $500 = Total $25,000 Saturday, July 8 - 1. $50,000, 2. $20,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $8,000, 5. $7,000, 6. $6,000, 7. $4,500, 8. $4,000, 9. $3,800, 10. $3,600, 11. $3,400, 12. $3,200, 13. $3,000, 14. $2,500, 15. $2,400, 16. $2,300, 17. $2,200, 18. $2,100, 19. $2,000, 20. $2,000, 21. $2,000, 22. $2,000, 23. $2,000, 24. $2,000, 25. $2,000, 26. $2,000 = Total $154,000 Saturday, July 8 B-Main Non-Transfers receive $1,000 provided the compete in both Thursday and Friday preliminary programs. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rules: Thursday, July 6 & Friday, July 7: Left Front - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3, (90) W30s Right Front/Left Rear - Hoosier (90) NLMT3, (90) W30s Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT3, (92) W30s, (92) NLMT4 *Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials and Heat Races Saturday, July 8: Left Front - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3, (90) W30s Right Front/Left Rear - Hoosier (90) NLMT3, (90) W30s Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NLMT3, (92) W30s, (92) NLMT4 Previous Gopher 50 Winners: 2022 - Brandon Overton 2021 - Rained Out 2020 - Cancelled 2019 - Brandon Sheppard 2018 - Mike Marlar 2017 - Chris Madden 2016 - Josh Richards 2015 - Darrell Lanigan 2014 - Darrell Lanigan 2013 - Darrell Lanigan 2012 - Shane Clanton 2011 - Josh Richards 2010 - Tim McCreadie 2009 - Darrell Lanigan 2008 - Brian Birkhofer 2007 - Chub Frank 2006 - Rick Eckert 2005 - Darrell Lanigan 2004 - Brian Birkhofer 2003 - Scott Bloomquist 2002 - Shannon Babb 2001 - Billy Moyer 2000 - Billy Moyer 1999 - Scott Bloomquist 1998 - Jay Johnson 1997 - Rick Aukland 1996 - Billy Moyer 1995 - Bill Frye 1994 - Willy Kraft 1993 - Billy Moyer 1992 - Bob Hill 1991 - Rick Egersdorf 1990 - Scott Bloomquist 1989 - Billy Moyer 1988 - Steve Kosiski 1987 - Willy Kraft 1986 - Tom Steuding 1985 - Leon Plank 1984 - Willy Kraft 1983 - Joe Kosiski 1982 - Steve Kosiski 1981 - Steve Kosiski 1980 - Leon Plank About Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Founded in 2005, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showcases the talents of the top dirt late model drivers from across the country. In 2023, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will sanction 56 events across 16 states, including some of the biggest marquee events in the industry, providing dirt slinging, sideways, door-to-door racing action lap after lap. The series receives national exposure through a television package streamed live via MAVTV on FloRacing, with select broadcasts on MAVTV Motorsports Network. The in your face excitement of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series is second to none in motorsports. For more information, including the latest news, tour schedule, driver information, and more, visit the official website at: www.LucasDirt.com. 2023 Official Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Marketing Partners 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Partners Include: Advanced Powder Coating, AP1 Insurance, Allstar Performance, Arizona Sport Shirts, ARMSLIST.com, Automotive Racing Products (ARP), Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Big River Steel, Bilstein Shocks, Black Diamond Chassis, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brandon Ford, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCar Lift, Dirt Draft, Dixie Chopper, E3 Spark Plugs, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Etchberger Trucking, Fast Shafts, FLORacing, FOX Shocks, General Tire, Gorsuch Performance Solutions, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Holmatro, Hoosier Tire, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Keyser Manufacturing, K&N Engineering, Kryptonite Race Cars, Longhorn Chassis, Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Motorsports Network, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, Miller Welders, MSD, MyRacePass, Nutrien Ag Solutions, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Outerwears, Patriot RV, Penske Racing Shocks, Performance Bodies, Pro Power Racing Engines, ProtectTheHarvest.com, Rocket Chassis, Rugged Radios, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Strange Oval, Sunoco Race Fuels, Super Clean, Swift Springs, Summit Racing Equipment, Terminal Maintenance and Construction, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Todd Steel Buildings, UNOH - University of Northwestern Ohio, Vic Hill Race Engines, Whelen Engineering Company Inc, Wieland Performance Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, and 5150 Race Trailers

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